Production and Maintenance Supervisor
Luton Up to GBP45,000 per annum Monday : Friday, 08:00 : 17:00
About the Role
Our Client in Luton is looking for an experienced Production and Maintenance Supervisor to join their team in Luton. This is a newly created, combined role for someone who can confidently manage people and workflow while also bringing a solid mechanical or engineering background to the table.
You will be responsible for supervising production staff, managing day:to:day workflow, and using your technical knowledge to understand job timings, identify machine issues, and keep the operation running smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
People Management
* Supervise, coach, and support production operators on a day:to:day basis
* Conduct one:to:ones, performance reviews, and return:to:work meetings
* Manage attendance, sickness, and lateness in line with company procedures
* Deliver training on safety, quality, and operational procedures
* Foster a positive team environment and lead by example
Production and Workflow
* Coordinate and monitor production activities to meet daily, weekly, and monthly output targets
* Allocate labour, materials, and equipment to ensure smooth workflow
* Use your mechanical knowledge to understand how long each job should take and hold operators accountable to those timeframes
* Resolve operational issues quickly to minimise downtime
* Track production metrics including output, scrap, downtime, and labour efficiency
* Prepare shift reports and communicate issues to management
* Cover production planning duties during holiday periods or absences
Mechanical and Maintenance
* Be the first point of contact when a machine issue arises : able to identify the fault and assess whether it can be resolved on:site or requires an engineer
* Liaise with maintenance teams and external contractors to address breakdowns and prevent recurring issues
* Ensure machinery is operated correctly and maintained in line with planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules
* Maintain accurate plant and machinery records
* Support the installation and commissioning of new equipment where required
Quality and Safety
* Enforce safe working practices and ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards
* Ensure products meet quality specifications and implement corrective actions where needed
* Full compliance with our Clients Health and Safety and quality procedures (ISO9001, ISO14001)
What Were Looking For
Essential
* Proven experience in a supervisory or team leader role within a production or manufacturing environment
* Mechanical or engineering background : whether through formal qualifications, an apprenticeship, or hands:on experience
* Ability to understand how long jobs should take and manage operators accordingly
* Confidence managing people through one:to:ones, reviews, and absence management
* Strong communication skills : able to communicate clearly at all levels
* Proactive problem:solving approach with the ability to stay calm under pressure
Desirable
* HNC or equivalent in a Mechanical Engineering discipline
* Experience with planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
* Familiarity with production planning or scheduling
* Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) or ability to read mechanical/hydraulic schematics
Hours and Package
* Salary: Up to GBP45,000 per annum (depending on experience)
* Hours: Monday : Friday, 08:00 : 17:00
* Location: Luton
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