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:
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Leading teams to deliver on core KPIs: Schedule adherence, OTD, Utilisation, and Cost
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Embedding a culture of continuous improvement, ownership, and safety
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Supporting and challenging a newly appointed Operations Director to raise operational standards across the site
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Driving Lean, 5S, and performance mindset throughout the shift teams
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Planning resources and resolving production issues in real time
✅ What You’ll Bring:
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3+ years in a supervisory/leadership role within a manufacturing or engineering environment
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Strong people management skills—able to motivate and hold teams accountable
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A sound understanding of Lean tools, production planning, and quality systems
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Good working knowledge of ERP systems and manufacturing KPIs
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Calm under pressure, proactive in problem solving, and confident in decision-making
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Engineering qualifications are advantageous but not essential
🚀 What’s on Offer:
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A chance to play a visible role in a respected international business undergoing strategic change
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Long-term career potential—with succession planning for those who want to grow into more senior roles
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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