Locations
Daventry, Northamptonshire
Salary
£35,000 per annum
Description
Are you an experienced Production Supervisor looking to take the next step in your career within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment?
Impact is partnered with a well‑established engineering business in Daventry who pride themselves on delivering high‑quality products to their customers. They are now looking for a proactive and hands‑on Production Supervisor to join the team on a 3‑month fixed‑term contract.
Hours
Monday‑Friday, 8am – 4pm
Contract
3‑month fixed‑term contract
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the day‑to‑day operations of the shopfloor
- Ensure all staff are equipped with work orders, SOPs, and required resources
- Maintain a safe, efficient, and compliant working environment at all times
- Allocate labour and resources to meet production plans and targets
- Monitor team performance to ensure efficiency and productivity
- Ensure all products are correctly identified and located on the shopfloor
- Conduct stock checks and monitor production indicators
- Liaise with internal departments to resolve production and planning issues
- Work closely with operatives to support output and quality standards
- Challenge non‑conformance and implement corrective actions
- Report machinery breakdowns and liaise with maintenance teams
- Drive continuous improvement across processes and productivity
- Ensure dispatch deadlines and internal delivery processes are met
- Promote high standards of behaviour and performance across the team
Required Skills
- Strong leadership and people‑management skills
- Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making ability
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Hands‑on approach with a can‑do attitude
- Good understanding of production processes
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Proven experience in a supervisory role within manufacturing
- Background in high‑volume production environments (automotive preferred)
- Experience managing teams and driving performance
- Understanding of health & safety and operational compliance
- IT literate with the ability to manage basic systems and reporting
If you are a driven and hands‑on supervisor looking to make an impact within a growing manufacturing business, please apply with an up‑to‑date CV.
