A global manufacturer of precision-engineered products—with a heritage spanning over a century—is seeking a Senior Production Shift Supervisor to help drive operational excellence at their flagship UK facility. Their products play a critical role in power transmission, motion control and mechanical performance across a wide array of industries including automotive, energy, aerospace, defence, rail, recycling, and industrial automation. This is a high-impact leadership role at the very heart of the production operation—suited to someone who thrives in a complex, fast-moving, and quality-driven environment. About the Role: You’ll be the senior leader on shift, responsible for overseeing the day-to-day performance of the production teams, warehouse, packing, and dispatch, with interim oversight of the site maintenance crew. Key deliverables will include: * Leading teams to deliver on core KPIs: Schedule adherence, OTD, Utilisation, and Cost * Embedding a culture of continuous improvement, ownership, and safety * Supporting and challenging a newly appointed Operations Director to raise operational standards across the site * Driving Lean, 5S, and performance mindset throughout the shift teams * Planning resources and resolving production issues in real time ✅ What You’ll Bring: * 3 years in a supervisory/leadership role within a manufacturing or engineering environment * Strong people management skills—able to motivate and hold teams accountable * A sound understanding of Lean tools, production planning, and quality systems * Good working knowledge of ERP systems and manufacturing KPIs * Calm under pressure, proactive in problem solving, and confident in decision-making * Engineering qualifications are advantageous but not essential What’s on Offer: * A chance to play a visible role in a respected international business undergoing strategic change * Long-term career potential—with succession planning for those who want to grow into more senior roles * A supportive environment led by an ambitious new Operations Director who is driving a new culture If you're ready to step up, lead from the front, and be part of a team that values precision, performance, and progress then please send your cv through for immediate consideration