My client, based near Watford, specialise in the design and production of metal bellows for a number of industries including Aerospace, Medical, Vacuum Engineering.
This role will see the successful candidate support the current Production Manager during the initial 6-18 months on the early shift (7:00am-3:00pm), before transitioning to lead the evening shift (3:00pm-11:00pm).
Production Supervisor Job Overview
Initial Phase - Day Shift (7:00am-3:00pm)
* Support daily production activities alongside the current leadership team.
* Supervise and guide production staff to meet quality, safety, and output targets.
* Contribute to team hiring, onboarding, and training.
* Assist in identifying and implementing Lean process improvements.
* Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to maintain high standards.
* Gain in-depth knowledge of products, processes, and team dynamics.
Transition Phase - Evening Shift (3:00pm-11:00pm)
* Lead and manage the full evening shift, ensuring smooth operations.
* Take ownership of team performance, development, and shift targets.
* Drive continuous improvement using Lean tools and data-driven decisions.
* Ensure effective communication and handovers between shifts.
* Monitor KPIs and escalate issues as needed to senior leadership.
Production Supervisor Job Requirements
* Experience in a supervisory role within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
* Lean qualifications and a solid track record of applying Lean tools to drive process improvements.
* Willing and able to lead an evening shift following a period of onboarding and training.
* Ideally possess an engineering background.
* ISO9001 standards and health & safety practices (advantageous but not essential).
Production Supervisor Salary & Benefits
* Salary £38,000 - £44,000 depending on experience
* Monday to Friday. 6-18 months on the early shift (7:00am-3:00pm), before transitioning to lead the evening shift (3:00pm-11:00pm).
Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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