Production Supervisor

  • Vectis Recruitment
  • City, Leeds
  • Jan 31, 2026
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

A global manufacturing of complex engineered components to the Aerospace, Automotive and Energy Sectors has a new vacancy for a Production Supervisor. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing daily production activities & leading the team within a high quality and technical manufacturing environment.

The Role

Supervise and coordinate production staff to meet daily and weekly targets.

Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality, and company procedures.

Coaching of individuals to improve quality and throughput performance.

Lead continuous improvement through the championing of 6S and lean manufacturing methods

Monitor production performance and resolve issues to minimise downtime

Liaise with planning, engineering, and quality teams to optimise operations.

Identify cost saving opportunities and project manage these to completion.

Maintain accurate production records and reports.

The Person

Proven experience in a complex production or manufacturing supervisory role.

Strong people management and communication skills.

Results-driven with a hands-on leadership style.

Good understanding of manufacturing processes and KPIs.

Experience with continuous improvement methodologies is desirable.