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Production Supervisor

Elevation Recruitment Group
Posted 5 days ago, valid for 14 days
Location

Leicester, Leicestershire LE5 3TB

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The company is seeking a proactive Production Supervisor with a salary of up to £42,000.
  • Candidates should have proven leadership experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ideally with heat treatment processes.
  • The role involves managing a team of up to 30 operators and ensuring production output aligns with sales plans.
  • A recognised Health & Safety qualification is desirable, along with the ability to handle high-pressure situations effectively.
  • This position offers a chance to lead in a critical component manufacturing setting while promoting quality and efficiency.

Salary: up to £42,000

Working Hours: Monday – Friday days with an early finish Friday  

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Production Supervisor to join a sales led, fast-paced critical component manufacturer to lead a team of up to 30 operators over a 24x5 shift pattern.

Key Responsibilities of the Production Supervisor include:

  • Manage daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly production output to support the overall sales plan
  • Manage variable cost and utilise the labour within the cell to achieve maximum output
  • Work closely with the Quality & Engineering teams to analyse and rectify issues in production
  • Lead, support and develop skilled operators through training plans, 121s and performance reviews to remove single point of failure issues
  • Handle high-pressure situations, particularly during the end-of-month rush, ensuring smooth workflow and timely shipping
  • Implement and drive Lean, 6S behaviours

We are looking for Production Managers with the following skills & experience:

  • Proven leadership experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ideal with a background in heat treatment processes
  • Strong ability to handle pressure, especially during peak
  • Recognised Health & Safety qualification (NEBOSH / IOSH) is desirable
  • Confident decision-maker with a keen eye for detail and commitment to quality
  • Adaptability to learn and implement company-specific processes

This is a great opportunity to step into an essential leadership role and be part of a company that values quality, efficiency, and strong team collaboration.

If you are a confident and detail-oriented leader ready to take on a fast-paced and rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact Emma Bartholomew or Jonny Powell for more information.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.