Production Supervisor

TN United Kingdom; Kings Langley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm specializing in the design and production of metal bellows is seeking a Production Supervisor. This role offers a unique opportunity to support the current Production Manager during the initial phase before transitioning to lead the evening shift. You will supervise production staff, implement Lean improvements, and ensure high-quality standards. If you have a background in high-volume manufacturing and are passionate about team development and operational excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a dynamic team and make a meaningful impact in a growing industry!

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory role within high-volume manufacturing.
• Lean qualifications and experience applying Lean tools.

Responsibilities

• Support daily production activities alongside the current leadership team.
• Lead and manage the full evening shift, ensuring smooth operations.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Supervisory Experience

Team Leadership

Process Improvement

Education

Engineering Background

Tools

ISO9001 Standards

Job description

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My client, based near Watford, specializes in the design and production of metal bellows for industries including Aerospace, Medical, and Vacuum Engineering.

This role involves supporting the current Production Manager during the initial 6-18 months on the early shift (7:00am-3:00pm), before transitioning to lead the evening shift (3:00pm-11:00pm).

Production Supervisor Job Overview

Initial Phase - Day Shift (7:00am-3:00pm)

• Support daily production activities alongside the current leadership team.
• Supervise and guide production staff to meet quality, safety, and output targets.
• Contribute to team hiring, onboarding, and training.
• Assist in identifying and implementing Lean process improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to maintain high standards.
• Gain in-depth knowledge of products, processes, and team dynamics.

Transition Phase - Evening Shift (3:00pm-11:00pm)

• Lead and manage the full evening shift, ensuring smooth operations.
• Take ownership of team performance, development, and shift targets.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean tools and data-driven decisions.
• Ensure effective communication and handovers between shifts.
• Monitor KPIs and escalate issues as needed to senior leadership.

Job Requirements

• Experience in a supervisory role within high-volume manufacturing.
• Lean qualifications and experience applying Lean tools for process improvements.
• Willingness and ability to lead an evening shift following onboarding and training.
• Ideally, an engineering background.
• ISO9001 standards and health & safety practices (advantageous but not essential).

Salary & Benefits

• Salary £38,000 - £44,000 depending on experience.
• Monday to Friday, with 6-18 months on the early shift (7:00am-3:00pm), before transitioning to the evening shift (3:00pm-11:00pm).

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplinary technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex, operating across the UK with specialist teams covering various industries.

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