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Production Supervisor, up to £45,000, 28 days holiday plus extra day off for your Birthday, Enhanced Maternity and Paternity policies, Access to our wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programmes, Death in service benefit.
Location of the role: Atworth
We are seeking a hands-on and experienced Production Supervisor to oversee day-to-day operations on the shop floor within our vehicle building and conversion facility. This role will ensure targets are met safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards across bespoke and batch vehicle builds (vans, trucks, specialist conversions).
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead and supervise teams (fabricators, fitters, electricians, etc.) to ensure timely completion of vehicle builds.
2. Coordinate daily production schedules, manage workflow, and allocate resources effectively.
3. Monitor build progress and ensure vehicles meet design specifications and quality standards.
4. Liaise with engineering, quality, logistics, and procurement teams to ensure smooth operations and resolve bottlenecks.
5. Identify and implement process improvements to boost productivity and reduce waste.
6. Ensure health & safety compliance and promote a safe working environment.
7. Conduct daily briefings, monitor staff performance, manage absences, and support training initiatives.
8. Maintain accurate records, track KPIs, and report progress to senior management.
9. Read engineering and fabrication drawings and work from these.
10. Experience in drilling, jigged and un-jigged assembly to drawings and using power tools safely.
11. Preferred experience in MIG / TIG welding fabricated parts in accordance with engineering drawings to company standards.
12. Installation of insulated panels on commercial freezer bodies.
13. Basic wiring knowledge of lights and fixtures on commercial vehicles.
Requirements
1. Proven experience as a Production Supervisor/Team Leader within engineering or manufacturing.
2. Understanding of vehicle assembly, fabrication, wiring, fitting.
3. Ability to read technical drawings and manufacturing plans.
4. Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
5. Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement methodologies is desirable.
6. IT-literate.
Desirable Qualifications
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a mechanical, automotive, or engineering-related field.
Benefits
* A day off for your birthday.
* 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity policies.
* Access to wellness programmes and Employee Assistance Programmes, including WeCare from Canada Life.
* Annual appraisals and progression opportunities.
* Death in service benefit.
If interested, contact Rodger Morley at E3 Recruitment for a private chat.
Additional Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industry: Manufacturing
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