Manufacturing Supervisor – Norwich
Select are working with a long-established manufacturer in Norwich recruiting a hands-on Manufacturing Supervisor to lead a team across electrical and mechanical machine assembly operations.
You'll be responsible for ensuring production meets safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets while driving a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee assembly of machinery, sub-assemblies, and electro-mechanical units to engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and build specifications
Monitor workflow and production schedules to ensure on-time delivery
Enforce quality standards; conduct in-process inspections and support root-cause analysis
Maintain compliance with ISO, safety, and regulatory requirements
Lead and motivate the manufacturing team; conduct daily briefings and allocate workload
Support training, upskilling, and competency assessments across the team
Drive continuous improvement using Lean tools (5S, Kaizen, standard work, waste reduction)
Champion safety culture; ensure risk assessments, method statements, and equipment checks are current
Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions
Coordinate with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality to resolve constraints
What We're Looking For
Essential:
Supervisory experience in a manufacturing or electro-mechanical assembly environment
Strong understanding of engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and assembly practices
Proven ability to lead and develop production teams
Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods
Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills
HNC or NVQ Level 4 in an Electromechanical discipline
Desirable:
HND/NVQ Level 5; Lean/Six Sigma qualification; IOSH Managing Safety
Experience with ERP/MRP systems
Background in low-volume, high-complexity or precision machinery builds
Personal Attributes
Adaptable, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to build strong cross-functional relationships. A genuine drive for continuous improvement is essential.
For more information, contact Pete Watson at Select or apply below