Production Supervisor

E3recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor for a role in Atworth. You will oversee day-to-day operations in the vehicle building facility, ensuring targets are safely met while maintaining high quality. Ideal candidates have proven leadership in manufacturing and experience with technical drawings or vehicle assembly. This role offers competitive salary and generous benefits, including enhanced maternity and paternity policies.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus birthday off

Wellness programme access

Employee Assistance Programmes

Death in service benefit

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Production Supervisor/Team Leader within engineering or manufacturing.
• Ability to read technical drawings and manufacturing plans.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement methodologies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise teams to ensure timely completion of vehicle builds.
• Coordinate daily production schedules and manage workflow.
• Monitor build progress to ensure quality standards.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Ensure health & safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Technical drawing interpretation

Ability to work with power tools

Education

NVQ Level 3 in mechanical, automotive, or Engineering-related field

Job description

Production Supervisor, up to £45, 000, 28 days holiday plus extra day off for your Birthday, Enhanced Maternity and Paternity policies, Access to our wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programmes, Death in service benefit.

Location of the Production Supervisor role: Atworth

We are seeking a hands-on and experienced Production Supervisor to oversee day-to-day operations on the shop floor within our vehicle building and conversion facility. This role will ensure that targets are met safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards across bespoke and batch vehicle builds (vans, trucks, specialist conversions).
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise p teams (fabricators, fitters, electricians,, etc.) to ensure timely completion of vehicle builds.
• Coordinate daily production schedules, manage workflow, and allocate resources effectively.
• Monitor build progress and ensure vehicles meet design specifications and company quality standards.
• Liaise with the engineering, quality, logistics, and procurement teams to ensure smooth operations and resolve any bottlenecks.
• Identify and implement process improvements to boost productivity and reduce waste.
• Ensure health & safety compliance and promote a safe working environment.
• Conduct daily briefings, monitor staff performance, manage absences, and support training initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records, track KPIs, and report progress to senior management.
• Read engineering and fabrication drawings provided and work from these.
• Experience in drilling, jigged and un-jigged assembly to drawings and using power tools safely to do so.
• Preferred experience in MIG / TIG welding fabricated parts in accordance with engineering drawings to specific company standards and procedures meeting company and customer requirements.
• Installation of insulated panels on commercial freezer bodies
• Basic wiring knowledge of lights and fixtures on commercial vehicles

Requirements of the position.

• Proven experience as a Production Supervisor/Team Leader within engineering or manufacturing.
• Understanding of vehicle assembly (not essential) , fabrication, wiring, fitting,
• Ability to read technical drawings and manufacturing plans.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement methodologies is desirable.
• IT-literate

Desirable Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a mechanical, automotive, or Engineering -related field.

Benefits of the Production Supervisor role

• A day off for your Birthday.
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity policies.
• Access to our wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programmes, including WeCare from Canada Life (EAP with 24HR Online GP access and second Medical Opinion).
• Annual appraisals programme and progression opportunities.
• Death in service benefit.

If you would like a private chat about the role, please contact Rodger Morley at E3 Recruitment.