Workshop Production Supervisor
Location: Carlisle Area
Type: Full-time | On-site
Monday to Friday - 8:00 - 16:30
(Early Finish Friday 15:30)
About the Company
A well-established UK manufacturer specialising in high-quality engineered products for commercial and industrial markets. The business has built a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and continuous improvement, operating from a modern production facility with a strong focus on safety, teamwork, and operational excellence.
The company offers a stable and supportive working environment with long-term growth opportunities and invests heavily in both its people and manufacturing capability.
The Role
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Workshop Production Supervisor to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations within a busy production environment.
This role is responsible for ensuring production targets, quality standards, and health & safety requirements are consistently achieved while supporting and developing shop-floor teams. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving efficiency, maintaining high standards, and supporting continuous improvement across the workshop.
Key Responsibilities
Production & Operations
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Supervise daily workshop and manufacturing activities to ensure production targets are achieved.
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Coordinate workflow across departments to maintain smooth and efficient operations.
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Monitor output, quality, and productivity throughout the shift.
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Ensure products are manufactured to company and customer quality standards.
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Maintain accurate production records and performance data.
Team Leadership
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Lead, motivate, and support production staff in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
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Provide training, mentoring, and day-to-day guidance to operators and team members.
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Promote a positive, collaborative, and safety-focused culture across the workshop.
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Support performance management and continuous team development.
Health, Safety & Quality
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Ensure all health & safety procedures are followed and maintained at all times.
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Conduct regular quality inspections and resolve production issues promptly.
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Identify risks, inefficiencies, and non-conformances, implementing corrective actions where required.
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Maintain high housekeeping and workplace organisation standards.
Continuous Improvement
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Support process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve productivity.
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Work closely with management and other departments to implement operational improvements.
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Contribute to lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Candidate Profile
Essential
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Previous experience in a manufacturing or production supervisory role.
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Strong leadership and people management skills.
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Good understanding of manufacturing processes and workshop operations.
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Knowledge of health & safety requirements within a factory environment.
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Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
Desirable
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Experience within an engineered products or industrial manufacturing environment.
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Familiarity with production planning or ERP systems.
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Exposure to lean manufacturing or continuous improvement practices.
Salary & Benefits
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£18.48 per hour
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Company pension
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Private medical insurance
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Life insurance
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Company events
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on production leader looking to join a stable and growing manufacturing business with a strong team culture and long-term prospects