Production Supervisor

Position: Production Supervisor (Permanent)
DRR are currently looking for a Production Supervisor to join an industry leader in manufacturing and help drive operational excellence.

Our client is seeking a proactive and experienced Production Supervisor to join their team at in Market Harborough. Reporting to the Production Manager, you’ll play a key role in leading the shop floor team, ensuring production output, quality, and safety targets are consistently achieved.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a hands-on supervisory role and is passionate about continuous improvement, teamwork, and delivering high standards of workmanship.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop the production team to achieve departmental goals.

• Manage workflow, labour allocation, and daily production targets.

• Ensure all work meets required quality, safety, and compliance standards.

• Interpret technical drawings and support weld quality coordination.

• Drive Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

• Monitor hours worked, taking proactive steps to prevent overruns and non-productive time.

• Liaise with quality and engineering teams to minimise rework and champion a right-first-time approach.

• Promote a strong health and safety culture, ensuring compliance and encouraging best practice.

• Compile production reports and provide regular performance updates to management.

• Oversee the maintenance and safe operation of all production equipment.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Manufacturing Supervisor or Team Leader.

• Strong knowledge of MIG/TIG welding and the ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

• Excellent organisational, leadership, and communication skills.

• A strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Desirable:

• Experience with in the heavy metal manufacturing industry.

• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and quality standards.

Working Hours – 07.00 – 17.00 Monday
-Thursday and 07.00 – 12:00 Friday

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