Production Supervisor

Six Ventures Ltd; Mildenhall; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Career development

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Six Ventures Ltd is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead the Assembly Department in a fast-paced, high-output manufacturing environment. You will motivate teams, improve processes and drive production targets with a practical, organised approach.

Role includes coordinating shifts, ensuring equipment availability, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives while working closely with the Operations Manager to meet wider business objectives.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years’ experience in high-volume production/manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead Assembly Department to achieve targets and maximise output.
• Coordinate shifts and cover holidays and weekend engineering support.
• Collaborate with Operations Manager to align with business objectives.
• Monitor performance and develop employees in the department.
• Ensure availability of machine spares and consumables with suppliers.
• Arrange service visits and maintenance for assembly machinery.

Skills

People management

Organisational skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

ISO 9001:2015 knowledge

Job description

Production Supervisor

We’re working with an established manufacturing business specialising in precision-engineered products for specialist training applications. Due to continued growth, they’re looking to recruit an experienced Production Supervisor to lead their Assembly Department and help drive production performance within a fast-paced, high-output manufacturing environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on production leader who enjoys motivating teams, improving processes and ensuring production targets are consistently achieved.

Working with a combination of automated assembly machinery and manual assembly equipment operating around the clock, you’ll play a key role in improving efficiency, supporting the workforce and maintaining smooth day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and organise the Assembly Department to achieve production targets and maximise output.
• Coordinate team members across multiple shifts, ensuring appropriate cover for holidays, sickness and weekend engineering support.
• Work closely with the Operations Manager to align production activities with wider business objectives.
• Monitor team performance, provide support and help develop employees across the department.
• Oversee the availability of machine spares and consumables, liaising with suppliers to ensure essential items are maintained.
• Arrange service visits and maintenance support for assembly machinery and associated equipment.
• Identify opportunities to improve production processes, increase efficiency and reduce operating costs.
• Take ownership of improvement initiatives, ensuring actions are implemented through to completion.
• Support hands-on assembly activities when required to maintain production output.
• Create and update Work Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Support the training and development of new and existing team members.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to meet production and business requirements.

About You

We’re looking for a practical, organised and motivated production professional who can lead from the front and thrive in a demanding manufacturing environment.

• At least 5-10 years’ experience working in a high-volume production or manufacturing setting.
• A good understanding of assembly processes, automated machinery and manufacturing equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and the confidence to investigate production issues.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems.
• Excellent people-management skills, with the ability to motivate a team and manage performance effectively.
• A proactive approach to problem‑solving, continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A flexible approach, including a willingness to work outside standard hours periodically to spend time with each shift.

What’s on Offer?

• The opportunity to join an established and growing manufacturing business.
• A key role in increasing production capacity and improving operational performance.
• Full on-the-job training and ongoing support to help you succeed in the position.
• Opportunities for career development as the business continues to expand.
• The chance to make a tangible impact on production output, team performance and continuous improvement.