Production Supervisor - Injection Mould

TN United Kingdom; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the automotive sector is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee a dynamic team in Lichfield. This role involves managing production operations, ensuring quality, cost, and delivery targets are met, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automotive manufacturing and production supervision, with a focus on team development and problem-solving. You will play a crucial role in fostering a culture of safety and efficiency while leading a team to achieve operational excellence. If you are passionate about driving performance and have the skills to lead a team effectively, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in an Automotive Manufacturing background or Injection Mould.
• Experience managing a team of logistics operators.

Responsibilities

• Line manager of 15 to 25 operators working in shifts.
• Drive teamwork and problem-solving activities, lead workshops.
• Ensure audits of standardized work are conducted daily.

Skills

Automotive Manufacturing Experience

Production Supervision

Team Management

Problem Solving

Performance Monitoring

Education

Experience in Production Supervisory Environment

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26.04.2025

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Job Description:

My client are a manufacturer of interiors for the automotive industry and are looking for a Production Supervisor to join their team.

Responsibilities include:

• Line manager of 15 to 25 operators who work in the same time frame (shift)
• Make sure QCD indicators reflect customer expectations
• Define, together with the supervisors of the other shifts and the UAP manager, QCDP targets for the GAPs (improvement versus actual situation): ppm, pph, TRS, absenteeism, number of accidents, improvement ideas…
• Monitor performance during the shift and report accurate data at the end of the shift.
• Manage resources to reach results: adapt headcount to volume, etc.
• React in case of a problem: take care of immediate containment, call support functions, build corrective action plans.
• Replace GAP leader when necessary.
• Drive actions for improvement:
• Know team problems, seek feedback
• Define area for performance improvements
• Drive teamwork and problem-solving activities, lead problem solving groups and workshops (5S, Hoshin, TPM, SMED, 6 Quality Basics..)
• Drive improvement ideas generation and implementation
• Ensure audits of standardized work are conducted by GAP leaders on a daily basis and ensure corrective actions are taking place.
• Audits once a week with each GAP Leader to the respect of standardized work
• Aims to devote 70% of his/her time to improvement actions.
• Assure daily management
• Permanent presence on the Shop floor: daily contact with all team members, close management of the lines.
• Manage headcount: plan the day before, people allocation for the next day, plan also on a weekly basis.
• Coach GAP Leaders and team members in how to perform their role.
• Support and help to fix problems.
• Ensure discipline and rigor (work wear, break times, working hours…)
• Ensure the respect of safety instructions, policies and procedures.
• Development of the team
• Participate to selection and recruitment of staff.
• Ensure proper induction of new operators on the line.
• Build training plan to increase team autonomy; ensure training and coaching of team members.
• Manage annual performance interviews for all team members.
• Must have experience in an Automotive Manufacturing background or Injection Mould
• Experience in production supervisory environment
• Experience working with management systems
• Experience managing a team of logistics operators
• Live within a commutable distance to Litchfield
• Happy to work shifts (including nights)
• Salary of £32,000- £35,000 + shift allowance
• Shift allowance of 15% days and 30% nights

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