Production Supervisor

Major Recruitment is recruiting for a production supervisor for the UK's largest Precision Tube Manufacturer.

The role is a full‑time position based in Oldbury and involves managing and overseeing daily operations of the manufacturing environment, leading production teams, coordinating workflow, and driving continuous improvement across the rolling mills, slitting department and goods planning.

• Manage, train, and motivate the team of production workers, ensuring high levels of performance and safety standards are maintained at all times.
• Ensure that all staff follow standard operating procedures and adhere to company policies.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, offer constructive feedback, and address any personnel issues promptly.
• Oversee the execution of daily production schedules, ensuring that all production goals are achieved efficiently and within specified timelines.
• Monitor production output and identify opportunities for improving efficiency, reducing downtime, and eliminating waste.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth workflow, timely supply of materials, and minimal disruption in production.
• Allocate daily tasks, monitor team progress, and provide guidance to ensure deadlines and production targets are met.
• Work with the quality team to identify product defects, determine causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Take immediate action in case of quality issues, ensuring products are reworked or corrected in line with production expectations and guidelines.
• Attend breakdowns on machines in a timely and safe manner, offering key communication and support to the maintenance team and redirecting the teams to other required jobs during breakdowns.
• Help drive continuous improvement projects.
• Recognise, remedy or report failings in skills, equipment or procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment and good housekeeping standards.
• Maintain good communications and relationships throughout the company.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and make suggestions for improvements.
• Promote and enforce a culture of safety on the shop floor, ensuring all safety procedures and protocols are followed.
• Conduct regular safety audits and provide training to staff on safe work practices and the proper use of machinery.
• Ensure that all team members are using the necessary PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and adhering to health and safety regulations.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records of daily production output, attendance, downtime, and other relevant metrics.

Location:

Oldbury

Contract:

Permanent

Annual package including shift allowance and attendance bonus: £42k

Overtime may be available.

Shift pattern:
Monday to Friday – 6:00am to 2:00pm, 2:00pm to 10:00pm, 10:00pm to 6:00am. You must be able to work all three shifts on a weekly rotating pattern.

Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years experience within a supervisor / team leader / management position in a manufacturing environment, ideally within steel, metal or heavy industries.