Production Supervisor (Sheet Metal)

TipTopJob; Worcester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Holiday

Life Insurance

Private Health Care Plan

Pension contribution 8%

Sick pay

Free Uniform and cleaning

Free Parking

Subsidised Restaurant on site

Wellbeing programmes

Job summary

Yamazaki Mazak in Worcester seeks an organised Production Supervisor (Sheet Metal) to lead a skilled team of technicians and operators. You will set weekly production plans, monitor daily output, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining safety and high quality standards.

The role emphasizes budget awareness, 5S implementation, and effective communication across departments to ensure smooth flow of parts and timely deliveries.

Qualifications

• Proven leader with demonstrable SQDCP results (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People).
• Experience in supervisory roles within manufacturing.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques.
• Commitment to health and safety compliance in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Set weekly plans and targets to meet daily output.
• Report daily on internal parts flow and machine movement.
• Monitor and control budgets.
• Oversee risk assessments, staff training plans and SDQCP activities.
• Maintain high quality standards across the team and machines.
• Ensure cross-department communication for smooth parts flow.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Quality control

Production planning

Team coaching

Communication

Problem solving

Downtime reduction

Job description

About The Job

The Company

Our client, Yamazaki Mazak is a leading global manufacturing company based in Worcester.

This is an excellent opportunity to work for a market leading Machine Tool manufacturer who have been at the forefront of the industry for many years.

Jonathan Lee Workforce Solutions are the preferred supplier to Mazak.

We are seeking an organised and assertive Production Supervisor (Sheet Metal).

Job Description

• Setting weekly plans and targets to ensure the team meet the required daily output.
• Report daily on any issues with regards to receiving parts internally and the smooth flow of machines through the area.
• Monitoring and control of budgets.
• Responsibility for the control of risk assessments, staff training plans and SDQCP activities.
• Maintenance and control quality levels promoting high standards throughout the team, ensuring that we continue to complete machines to the highest quality standards.
• Ensuring the communication between departments and sections results in an effective supply and smooth flow of parts.
• Ensuring Yamazaki Mazak Health, Safety and Environmental rules and procedures are implemented, and information within the department is always up to date and available to the staff.
• Promote a positive culture amongst staff by engaging them in health and safety improvements and kaizen initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement activities.
• Drive 5S activity within your team.
• Report and update the sections KPI results.
• Manage and lead a team of technicians and operators.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

• Proven leader, with deliverables in all key areas: SQDCP (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People).
• Can do attitude.
• Experience working within a Supervisory role.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques.
• Knowledge of quality control standards and inspection processes.
• Commitment to maintaining health and safety compliance in the workplace.
• Ability to troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions quickly.
• Strong decision:making skills under pressure.
• Experience in planning and scheduling production to meet deadlines.
• Ability to manage resources efficiently and reduce downtime.
• Proven ability to manage, coach, and develop a team to achieve production targets.
• Skilled in handling performance issues and fostering a positive work environment.
• Strong conflict resolution and communication skills.

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of the workings of the Sheet Metal department

The Reward

The Successful Candidate Can Also Expect The Following

• Join a successful, multi:national manufacturing company,
• Excellent career potential,
• 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays,
• x4 Salary Life Insurance Package and Well Being Programmes,
• 8 Pension Contribution,
• Sick pay,
• Private Health Care Plan,
• Free Uniform and cleaning,
• Free Parking,
• Subsidised Restaurant on site,
• Working hours are Monday to Friday 8.15am to 4.30 pm,
• Overtime is paid at Time 1/3 first 2 hours then Time 1/2 thereafter each day. Saturday is Time 1/2 and Sunday Double Time.