Production Supervisor

Metalis Recruitment Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Metalis Recruitment Group is seeking a Production Supervisor in Sheffield to oversee daily production activities, lead a team, and coordinate assembly, testing, and commissioning of mechanical and electro-mechanical systems. The role involves quality control and occasional travel to customer sites across the UK.

Hours are days only with an early Friday finish; occasional travel and overnight stays may be required, including international trips. The position is permanent and factory-based.

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical and/or electrical engineering experience.
• Experience in machinery assembly, maintenance, servicing, installation or testing.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and electrical schematics.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Knowledge of automation systems and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Good communication and customer-focused approach.
• Ability to travel UK at short notice.
• Willingness to stay overnight when required.
• Flexibility to work outside normal hours.
• Willingness for occasional international travel.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities to meet delivery targets safely and on time.
• Lead and develop production staff, promoting quality, teamwork, and accountability.
• Oversee assembly of mechanical lifting and handling equipment.
• Manage the assembly, testing and commissioning of mechanical and electro-mechanical systems.
• Ensure load testing and functional testing are completed in accordance with procedures and standards.
• Monitor quality throughout the manufacturing process and ensure products meet specifications.
• Oversee incoming goods inspections and support resolution of supplier quality issues.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Reading drawings

Fault finding

Automation knowledge

PLC knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Driving licence

UK travel

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

PLC systems

Electrical schematics

Job description

Job Role: Production Supervisor

Location: Sheffield

Salary: Up to £36k

Hours: Days only, Early Friday Finish

About the job

A Sheffield manufacturing business is looking for a Production Supervisor to join its team on a permanent, full-time basis. The role is primarily factory-based, with the bulk of your time spent assembling, testing, inspecting and preparing equipment for delivery. Alongside this, you will support the site engineering team by attending customer sites across the UK and, occasionally, overseas.

The role

• Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to ensure delivery targets are met safely, efficiently, and on time.
• Lead, motivate, and develop production staff, promoting a culture of quality, teamwork, and accountability.
• Oversee the assembly of mechanical lifting and handling equipment.
• Manage the assembly, testing, and commissioning of mechanical and electro-mechanical systems.
• Ensure load testing and functional testing are completed in accordance with company procedures and industry standards.
• Monitor quality throughout the manufacturing process and ensure all products meet required specifications.
• Oversee incoming goods inspections and support the resolution of quality issues with suppliers.

What you'll need

• Hands-on mechanical and/or electrical engineering experience
• Experience in machinery assembly, maintenance, servicing, installation or testing
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and electrical schematics
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Knowledge of automation systems and PLC-controlled equipment
• Good communication skills and a professional, customer-focused approach
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A relevant mechanical or electrical engineering qualification, or equivalent practical experience
• A full UK driving licence
• Willingness and ability to travel anywhere in the UK at very short notice, including same-day travel
• Willingness to attend emergency customer breakdowns with minimal notice
• Willingness to stay overnight in company-booked accommodation when required
• Flexibility to work outside normal hours, including evenings, weekends and public holidays, when required
• Willingness to undertake occasional international travel, including overnight stays