Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

Salary: £39,000 - £44,000

Location: Tamworth, Staffordshire

Contract: Permanent, days (Monday to Friday)

An established engineering business near Tamworth is looking for a hands-on Production Supervisor to take ownership of a key production area. This is a days-based role with no shifts, ideal for an experienced supervisor who wants genuine responsibility and a healthy work-life balance. You'll be visible on the shop floor, lead a team of Team Leaders and operators, and play a central part in delivering for the company's customers.

The role

• Supervise production across your area, managing Team Leaders and operators.
• Plan daily schedules around customer demand and material availability.
• Drive improvements in OEE, right-first-time quality and on-time delivery.
• Lead toolbox talks, carry out risk assessments and follow up on incidents.
• Manage absence, performance and training in line with HR policy.
• Work closely with Planning, Quality and Maintenance to keep production flowing.

About you

• Proven supervisory experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• A strong grasp of production planning and Lean principles.
• Confident handling people issues fairly and firmly.
• Organised, proactive and comfortable working to targets.
• IOSH or an NVQ Level 3/4 in Leadership would be an advantage.

What's on offer

• Monday to Friday days, no shifts
• Competitive company pension
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Support with professional development