Workshop Production Supervisor
Location: Carlisle Area
Type: Full-time | On-site
Working hours: Monday to Friday – 8:00 – 16:30 (Early Finish Friday 15:30)
About the Company
A well-established UK manufacturer specialising in high‑quality engineered products for commercial and industrial markets. The business has built a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and continuous improvement, operating from a modern production facility with a strong focus on safety, teamwork, and operational excellence.
The company offers a stable and supportive working environment with long‑term growth opportunities and invests heavily in both its people and manufacturing capability.
The Role
An experienced Workshop Production Supervisor will lead day‑to‑day manufacturing operations within a busy production environment. This role is responsible for ensuring production targets, quality standards, and health & safety requirements are consistently achieved while supporting and developing shop‑floor teams. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving efficiency, maintaining high standards, and supporting continuous improvement across the workshop.
Key Responsibilities
Production & Operations
* Supervise daily workshop and manufacturing activities to ensure production targets are achieved.
* Coordinate workflow across departments to maintain smooth and efficient operations.
* Monitor output, quality, and productivity throughout the shift.
* Ensure products are manufactured to company and customer quality standards.
* Maintain accurate production records and performance data.
Team Leadership
* Lead, motivate, and support production staff in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
* Provide training, mentoring, and day‑to‑day guidance to operators and team members.
* Promote a positive, collaborative, and safety‑focused culture across the workshop.
* Support performance management and continuous team development.
Health, Safety & Quality
* Ensure all health & safety procedures are followed and maintained at all times.
* Conduct regular quality inspections and resolve production issues promptly.
* Identify risks, inefficiencies, and non‑conformances, implementing corrective actions where required.
* Maintain high housekeeping and workplace organisation standards.
Continuous Improvement
* Support process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve productivity.
* Work closely with management and other departments to implement operational improvements.
* Contribute to lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Candidate Profile
Essential
* Previous experience in a manufacturing or production supervisory role.
* Strong leadership and people management skills.
* Good understanding of manufacturing processes and workshop operations.
* Knowledge of health & safety requirements within a factory environment.
* Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.
* Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
Desirable
* Experience within an engineered products or industrial manufacturing environment.
* Familiarity with production planning or ERP systems.
* Exposure to lean manufacturing or continuous improvement practices.
Salary & Benefits
* £18.48 per hour
* Company pension
* Private medical insurance
* Life insurance
* Company events
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on production leader looking to join a stable and growing manufacturing business with a strong team culture and long‑term prospects.
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