Inspection Supervisor

Based in Daventry, Northamptonshire (NN11), this full-time, permanent Inspection Supervisor role offers £17.50 per hour, equivalent to approximately £40,950 annually, across a 45-hour week. The successful candidate will oversee inspection activities within a well-established manufacturing business, directing a team of Quality Inspectors and upholding product quality standards throughout production. Applicants should bring a background in engineering inspection, with the ability to supervise staff, interpret technical drawings and specifications, and apply quality control procedures.

Strong communication and organisational skills are essential, alongside a methodical approach to accuracy and compliance. The position suits someone ready to take on greater responsibility within a growing, financially secure organisation. An excellent opportunity for an experienced Inspection Supervisor to join a well-established company.

Location:

Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Hours:

45 hours per week Pay Rate: £17.50 per hour Approximate Annual Salary: £40,950.

They are a well-established, financially secure manufacturing business with a proven track record of consistent growth, particularly year on year since 2019. As part of their continued expansion, they are looking for an experienced Inspection Supervisor to join their skilled team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in engineering inspection who can oversee inspection activities, direct a team of Quality Inspectors and help maintain high standards of product quality throughout the manufacturing process.

The company value stability, career development and employee retention, and are committed to providing a supportive working environment where their people can develop their skills and build long-term careers.

To verify machined parts and fabricated assemblies to ensure conformance to specification at set-up, during production and at final inspection. The role also involves the supervision, direction and effective utilisation of direct reports within the inspection team.

• Final Inspection:
  Carry out and oversee final inspection of all products to ensure they conform to the required specifications.
• Production Inspection:
  Verify machined parts and fabricated assemblies at set-up, during production and at final inspection.
• Team Supervision:
  Direct and coordinate the activities and workload of the Quality Inspectors to ensure effective utilisation of the inspection team.
• Communication:
  Liaise with production staff, supervisors and other relevant personnel regarding inspection activities and quality issues.
• Data Preparation:
  Prepare inspection data and information as required by departments across the Company.
• Quality Performance:
  Maintain agreed quality non-conformity targets within the inspection team.
• Non-Conformance Records:
  Maintain accurate internal non-conformance records and ensure relevant information is available to support quality monitoring.
• Manufacturing Support:
  Assist manufacturing departments in investigating suspected faults and addressing quality concerns.
• Quality Engineering Liaison:
  Liaise with the Quality Engineering team to communicate and provide updates on internal non-conformance results.
• Departmental Support:
  Provide assistance to other departments, managers and directors as required.

• Previous experience in inspection within a production or manufacturing environment.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using inspection and measuring equipment, such as digital callipers and height gauges.
• A self-motivated approach, with the ability to make decisions and use initiative.
• Good verbal…