Production Team Supervisor
Swindon - Site based
Full-time permanent
Up to £40,000pa (depending on experience)
Do you have experience leading teams in a manufacturing or production environment? Do you enjoy hands-on supervision while driving quality and performance? If YES, this could be the role for you!
On behalf of our client, we are recruiting for a proactive and people-focused Team Supervisor to join a fast-paced Production operation. This role plays a key part in overseeing the custom assembly process, ensuring products are built on time, to exacting quality standards, while maintaining a safe, motivated, and high-performing team environment.
Key Duties:
Supervise day-to-day activities within the production assembly team
* Set clear expectations around safety, quality, and productivity standards
* Provide hands-on coaching and support to team members on the production floor
* Coordinate workflow, resolve production issues, and ensure on-time order completion
* Work closely with the Team Manager and other supervisors to achieve production targets
* Promote a positive, respectful, and engaged team culture
* Monitor performance, conduct reviews, and support development plans
* Manage absence, performance matters, and team wellbeing
* Track key metrics and support continuous improvement initiatives
* Encourage adherence to company values, processes, and global quality standardsSkills and Experience:
Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment is essential
* Prior team leader, line leader, or frontline supervisory experience essential
* Confident in performance management and supporting team development
* Strong communication skills with a collaborative leadership style
* Hands-on, proactive problem-solver
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced and changing environment
* Experience in custom, precision, or high-mix manufacturing is advantageous
* Basic knowledge of SAP and/or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) is beneficial
* Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
* Understanding of LEAN or continuous improvement principles is a plusBenefits:
Private health insurance
* Health care cash plan
* Life assurance
* Pension scheme with up to 6% employer match
* Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
* Additional day off for your birthday
* Staff discounts
* Interest-free leisure and season ticket loans
* Employee Assistance Programme
This role is working 7.30 am - 4.00 pm Monday - Friday
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