Production Supervisor

TXM Recruit; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day shift 07:00–15:30

23 days annual leave

Permanent contract

Job summary

TXM Recruit is seeking a Production Supervisor in the Tewkesbury/Gloucester area to lead day‑to‑day manufacturing operations. You will oversee a team of mechanical and electrical technicians, drive continuous improvement, ensure quality, and manage daily schedules in a fast-paced shop floor environment.

The role requires supervisory experience in automotive/mechanical manufacturing, ability to read engineering drawings, and strong cross‑department collaboration.

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory experience in automotive/mechanical/engineering settings.
• Able to read engineering drawings and follow complex paperwork.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Solid health and safety understanding in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a team of mechanical and electrical production technicians.
• Allocate tasks, manage workflows, and hit output targets and deadlines.
• Read drawings, monitor quality, and coordinate with Engineering and Operations to resolve defects.
• Track metrics like output, downtime, and attendance; manage holidays and leave.
• Enforce health, safety and housekeeping standards on the shop floor.
• Identify bottlenecks and drive small lean improvements (5S, waste reduction).
• Collaborate with sub-assembly, quality, and supply chain to resolve issues swiftly.

Skills

Team leadership

Reading engineering drawings

Communication

Health & safety

Right to work in UK

Education

NVQ/BTEC in engineering/manufacturing

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Production Supervisor
Location: Tewkesbury / Gloucester Area
Salary: £35,000 – £37,000 per annum (Depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Shifts: Days | 07:00 – 15:30 | Monday to Friday

Are you an experienced team leader or supervisor from an automotive, mechanical, fabrication, or engineering production background? Are you looking for a stable, hands‑on shop floor role with an excellent work‑life balance?

We are a leading manufacturing business seeking a reliable Production Supervisor to oversee day‑to‑day operations at our facility in the Tewkesbury / Gloucestershire area. Leading a dedicated team of mechanical and electrical technicians, you will drive continuous improvement, manage daily schedules, and ensure strict quality targets are met.

What is On Offer?

• Competitive Salary: £35k – £37k depending on your experience.
• Great Shift Pattern: Standard day shift (07:00 – 15:30, Monday to Friday) with weekends off.
• Generous Holiday: 23 days annual leave plus all bank holidays.
• Stability: Direct, permanent contract following a satisfactory probation period.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Lead, motivate, and coordinate a team of mechanical and electrical production technicians.
• Daily Operations: Allocate daily tasks and manage workflows to hit output targets and strict delivery deadlines.
• Quality & Technical Control: Read technical drawings, monitor production quality, and work alongside Engineering and Operations to quickly resolve defects.
• Performance & Admin: Track production metrics (output, downtime, waste) while managing team attendance, sickness, and holiday bookings.
• H&S Enforcement: Enforce high health, safety, and housekeeping standards across the active shop floor.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify process bottlenecks and drive small‑scale lean initiatives like 5S and waste reduction.
• Cross‑Department Liaison: Coordinate with sub‑assembly, quality, and supply chain teams to resolve machine, tooling, or material issues swiftly.

Required Experience & Skills

• Supervisory Background: Proven experience supervising teams specifically within automotive, mechanical, fabrication, assembly, or engineering environments.
• Technical Literacy: Strong ability to read engineering drawings, follow complex paperwork, and interpret basic production metrics.
• Communication: Natural leadership skills with a track record of giving clear direction and collaborating across departments.
• H&S Awareness: A practical, proactive understanding of health and safety in a physical manufacturing environment.
• Right to Work: Valid right to work in the UK and flexibility to support production demands when required.

Desirable Attributes (Not Essential)

• An NVQ or BTEC (Level 2 or 3) in engineering, manufacturing, or production.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems or production scheduling software.
• Familiarity with lean tools like 5S or Kaizen.
• Formal supervisory or safety training (e.g., IOSH, NEBOSH, or Team Leader courses).
• A valid forklift truck / materials handling licence.

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