Production Supervisor Job Description Are you a hands-on production leader who thrives on empowering teams to deliver excellence on the shop floor? Then join us in our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing quality of life for people. As our new Production Supervisor, you will be supervising and developing a team of production employees within an Autonomous Production Unit, driving daily performance in safety, quality, delivery, and cost while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. What you will be doing As a key part of the Production Operations team, you'll create impact by Leading your team to achieve production targets and operational excellence that directly supports Grundfos's mission to deliver pioneering water technology solutions worldwide. Your main responsibilities include: Lead, coach, and develop a team of approximately 24 production operatives, ensuring high engagement and performance Plan and coordinate daily production activities to meet output, quality, and delivery targets Monitor and drive key performance indicators (KPIs) across safety, quality, delivery, and cost Utilize SAP to manage production orders, inventory, and reporting accurately Champion continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles within the APU Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards across all operations What makes you a great fit Above all, you are a motivated production leader with strong people management skills, solid IT proficiency including SAP, and a proven track record of driving results through team development in a manufacturing environment. We would also imagine that you have: 3 years of experience supervising or leading teams in a manufacturing or production environment Proficiency in SAP (production modules) and strong general computer skills Demonstrated people management skills with experience leading teams of 15 employees Solid understanding of health and safety regulations in a production setting It is a plus if you also: Experience with Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies Familiarity with Autonomous Production Unit (APU) or cell-based manufacturing concepts Relevant qualification in engineering, manufacturing, or operations management Why you will love working here We care! Day to day, you can look forward to: Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering in your community. Access to on-demand training and learning sessions and carefully structured programs to pursue personal and professional development opportunities. We are inclusive! Celebrating and valuing our differences helps us see possibilities where others can't. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all abilities, experiences, and backgrounds. Are you ready to unlock possibilities at Grundfos? Apply today To get to know us better, follow us on LinkedIn or visit grundfos.com Information at a Glance Job details Workplace: Onsite Position Job Location: Castletown, Sunderland, United Kingdom Contract Type: Full-Time Employment Type: Regular