Production Supervisor

Key Deliverables

• • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Multi-Skilled Operatives (MSOs) and Section Leaders, ensuring the assembly of products meets precise quality standards and technical specifications.
  • Lead the team to produce and assembly to time critical production schedules.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by analysing performance data, identifying key losses (e.g., availability, performance, quality), and implementing targeted corrective actions with the team.
  • Ensure thorough quality inspections and/or testing are conducted as required at relevant work stations before products are ready for dispatch.

  • • Monitor, input and continuously update the training matrix including the timely notification and booking of training for direct reports.

  • • Ensure the work environment maintains & continuously improves 5S and safety standards.

  • • Effective monitoring, organisation and/or communication of stock levels.

  • • Collaborate proactively with Maintenance, Quality, Warehouse, Inventory and Logistics departments to resolve production issues, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow throughout the shift.

  • • Responsible for the safe operation and working practice of the shift; operating a wide range of instruments and tools provided.

  • • Provide timely updates and reports on works, issues and progress.

  • • Effective management of instruments, tools and machinery ensuring timely maintenance checks (daily/weekly/monthly), certification and repairs.

  • • Ensure compliance to the organisation’s safe system of work at all times.

  • • Effective management of direct reports including timely execution of probationary reviews, PDR’s and 1 to 1’s.

  • To carry out any tasks or duties as required by the organisation.

Qualifications & Experience

• • Proven experience as a Production Supervisor/Manager or similar role within a manufacturing, assembly, or construction environment.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles (e.g., 5S, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke).
  • Experience with MRP/ERP systems is highly desirable.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
  • Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.