Production Supervisor

Job description

About

Production Supervisor

: Mechanical Assembly

Location

: Corby

Salary

: £34,300 per annum + Overtime

Hours of work

: Monday to Thursday 0730 - 1630 Friday 0730 - 1230

Contract Type

: Permanent Role

Are you an experienced Production Supervisor ready for a fresh challenge in a very busy manufacturing environment? Travail Employment Group is recruiting on behalf of a leading global manufacturer known for innovation, quality and exceptional operational standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward‑thinking organisation where you'll lead a skilled electrical assembly team, drive quality and safety standards, and play a key role in delivering high‑performance products used across e‑commerce, parcel distribution and manufacturing.

The Role

As production Supervisor for the Mechanical Assembly Team, you will oversee daily production activities, ensuring your team follows all QHSE, quality and operational procedures. This is a hands‑on role where you'll lead by example, support production planning, maintain training compliance and help foster a positive, safety‑driven culture.

Key Responsibilities

Act as a hands‑on operator as well as a leader, able to perform all processes under your supervision.

Conduct safety inspections and ensure issues are resolved promptly.

Deal with resource planning and daily targets.

Support Senior Managers within your area of responsibility.

Ensure products are manufactured to the highest quality standards.

Monitor production schedules to achieve targets

Maintain and update training plans and matrix's, ensuring operatives are trained in at least two processes and complete bi‑annual refreshers.

Champion all site QHSE requirements, rules and regulations.

Maintain excellent housekeeping standards

Communicate KPIs clearly and coach team members to improve performance.

Ensure new starters receive appropriate training and guidance.

Experience & Background

To be considered for this role applicants are required to have the following skills and experience

Essential

NVQ Level 3 in an engineering discipline - preferably mechanical.

Supervisory experience with a team of at least 5 directs.

Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.

Good Health & Safety awareness

Strong mechanical assembly techniques including torque settings and fastening methods

Quality inspection experience with excellent attention to detail.

Experience in high‑paced manufacturing environments.

Desired

2+ years in production/operations.

Solid understanding of ISO Standards

IOSH Working Safely.

LEAN Six Sigma Green Belt.

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a respected global manufacturer offering stability, development and a positive working culture. You'll have the chance to make a real impact, lead a motivated team and grow your career within a thriving engineering environment.

How to Apply

If you're interested in this role, please apply by submitting your CV. Travail Employment Group will contact short listed candidates to discuss the position in more detail.

Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Thanks for your application. Due to the high level of responses we are currently receiving, whilst we endeavour to contact everyone, sometimes we are unable to. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days of making your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.