Production Supervisor

Manpower UK; Witney; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Parking

Free fruit

Job summary

Manpower UK currently recruits for a Production Supervisor to help keep production running smoothly in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. The role reports to the Production Manager and focuses on leading from the floor, upholding quality standards, and supporting a team to deliver efficient output.

Ideal candidates have ISO 9001 knowledge, 3 years of supervisory experience, and 2 years in manufacturing, with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in manufacturing with ISO 9001 knowledge.
• 3 years supervisory experience and 2 years manufacturing experience.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Excellent communication and team-player mindset.
• Attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with safety/compliance expectations.
• Hands-on mechanical troubleshooting ability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the assembly environment for efficient manufacture and adherence to procedures.
• Ensure traceability throughout the manufacturing process.
• Drive day-to-day compliance with safety protocols and standards.
• Mentor and motivate team members on equipment usage and assembly procedures.
• Support troubleshooting and coordinate repairs of manufacturing equipment.
• Help implement process improvements to boost productivity and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Traceability

Safety protocols

Problem-solving

Communication

Team player

ISO 9001

Job description

My Client, a specialist manufacturing business designing and building lights for Aerospace, Maritime and contract markets, is expanding and hiring a Production Supervisor to help keep production running smoothly. This is a new role reporting directly to the Production Manager-ideal if you enjoy leading from the floor, keeping standards tight, and supporting a team to deliver efficient, high-quality output.

What you'll be doing:

• Oversee the assembly environment to support efficient manufacture and consistent adherence to procedures
• Ensure traceability throughout the manufacturing process
• Drive day-to-day compliance with safety protocols and operational standards
• Train, mentor and motivate team members on equipment usage and assembly procedures
• Support troubleshooting of mechanical issues with manufacturing equipment, and coordinate repairs when needed
• Help implement process improvements to enhance productivity and quality

What you'll bring:

• Proven experience working in a manufacturing setting, with ISO 9001 knowledge (ideally within a regulated market)
• Supervisory experience of 3 years and manufacturing experience of 2 years
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to motivate a team effectively
• Excellent communication skills and a genuine team-player mindset
• Confidence working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail
• Familiarity with manufacturing safety and compliance expectations
• Strong problem-solving ability, including hands-on mechanical troubleshooting support

Additional information:

• Full-time, permanent position, 41.5 hours per week
• Salary: £31,000-£35,000 per year depending on experience
• Hours: Monday - Thursday 8.00am - 5pm with a 4pm finish on a Friday
• Benefits include company pension, parking and free fruit