Location
Location: Winchester, Hampshire
Salary
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 (negotiable depending on experience)
Hours
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 5:00pm
Benefits
Benefits: Profit share; Bonus after probation; 31 days holiday plus Bank Holidays; Lunch provided three days per week; Pension with auto-enrolment; On-site parking; Stable, long-term role within a growing manufacturing business; High level of autonomy and visibility within the operation
The Opportunity
We are recruiting a Workshop Supervisor to take responsibility for the day-to-day performance of a busy manufacturing workshop. This is a hands-on leadership role, best suited to someone who enjoys being on the shop floor, leading people and ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
You will play a key role in driving output, improving workflow and maintaining strong standards around safety, quality and cost control. This is not a desk-based role. Your presence and influence on the workshop floor will be central to success.
Key Responsibilities
Operations and Production
* Oversee the daily running of the workshop to ensure production targets are met
* Plan and manage workflow, labour and resources to maximise efficiency
* Monitor work in progress and maintain smooth production flow
* Ensure materials, tooling and resources are available to avoid downtime
* Identify and resolve bottlenecks affecting output, cost or quality
Health and Safety
* Promote and maintain a strong safety‑first culture
* Ensure all work is carried out in line with health and safety procedures
* Carry out regular safety checks and address risks promptly
People Management
* Lead, manage and motivate a team of workshop employees
* Set clear expectations and maintain consistent standards
* Provide day‑to‑day supervision, support and guidance
* Manage performance, attendance and conduct issues fairly and confidently
* Support training, onboarding and development of team members
* Create a firm but fair working environment built on respect
Continuous Improvement
* Drive a lean mindset across the workshop
* Focus on waste reduction and productivity improvements
* Use KPIs and visual management to monitor performance
* Support and implement process improvements
Communication and Collaboration
* Work closely with planning, operations and office‑based teams
* Act as the link between the workshop and the office
* Share operational challenges and improvement ideas with senior management
Essential
About You
* Experience in a supervisory or leadership role within manufacturing or production
* Strong people management and team leadership skills
* Hands‑on approach with a willingness to be on the shop floor
* Ability to plan and prioritise in a fast‑paced environment
* Strong focus on health and safety, quality and cost control
* Confident, practical decision‑maker
Desirable
* Background in woodworking, joinery or similar manufacturing environment
* Understanding of lean manufacturing principles
* Lean or continuous improvement qualification beneficial but not essential
Personal Qualities
* Calm, resilient and solutions‑focused
* Approachable, consistent and respected
* Firm but fair leadership style
* Leads by example and engages naturally with people
Why Apply
* Opportunity to take ownership of a key operation
* Stable hours and long‑term career potential
* Trusted leadership role within an established, growing business
* Real influence over performance, people and process
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