Production Supervisor (1st Shift)

Reevr; Normanton on Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% annual bonus

Early shift: 6:00am – 2:30pm

Job summary

Reevr is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead a team on the Reading site during the early shift (6:00am – 2:30pm). You will drive safety, quality and productivity while delivering on key KPIs in an engineering manufacturing environment.

You will coach and develop staff, implement Lean, 6S and continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality and Logistics to resolve issues and optimise processes for sustained performance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supervising within an engineering or electromechanical manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong leadership skills with a passion for developing people.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement and production KPIs.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Drive continuous improvement, Lean and 6S initiatives.
• Ensure production targets, quality standards and KPIs are consistently achieved.
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality and Logistics to resolve production issues and improve processes.
• Develop, coach and support your team to maximise performance.

Skills

Team leadership

Reading drawings

Lean manufacturing

ERP/MRP familiarity

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Production Supervisor

Reading Early Shift (6:00am – 2:30pm) Up to £42,000 8% Bonus

Are you an experienced Production Supervisor looking to join a growing engineering manufacturer where you can genuinely make an impact?

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and expanding engineering business seeking a hands‑on leader to drive safety, quality and productivity across its manufacturing operation.

The Role

• Lead and motivate a team within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Drive continuous improvement, Lean and 6S initiatives.
• Ensure production targets, quality standards and KPIs are consistently achieved.
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality and Logistics to resolve production issues and improve processes.
• Develop, coach and support your team to maximise performance.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience supervising within an engineering or electromechanical manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong leadership skills with a passion for developing people.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement and production KPIs.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £42,000
• 8% annual bonus
• Early shift: 6:00am – 2:30pm
• Opportunity to join a business investing heavily in growth, people and continuous improvement.
• Long-term career progression within a stable and expanding manufacturing environment.

If you're a proactive manufacturing leader looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.