Production Supervisor

W Talent are now looking to recruit a Highly Motivated, Production Supervisor to join a manufacturing company located in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. This position will be working Days Based, Monday to Friday supporting the Production Manager with all aspects of daily manufacturing and continuous improvement activities.

Company Information

Located in Chesterfield, Derbyshire my client manufacture products supplied into the Automotive and Aerospace industries worldwide. My client has developed trusted brands and capabilities either through acquisition or organic growth and is now looking to recruit two new Production Supervisor to join the Production management team in Chesterfield.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 20+ employees, taking full accountability for daily performance and delivery against KPIs
• Make key production decisions in the absence of the Production Manager
• Oversee all areas of the production facility, ensuring clear and consistent communication across teams
• Support and mentor new team members, identifying training and development needs
• Assist the production team in completing tasks and ensure an effective shift handover process, including accurate reporting
• Work closely with the Quality team to address product defects, carrying out root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
• Monitor and manage attendance, including absence, lateness, disciplinary matters, holiday allocation and sickness cover

Key Requirements

To apply for Production Supervisor position in Chesterfield you will ideally have 5+ years Team Leader or Production Supervisory experience with the ability to drive manufacturing improvements and be hands on when required. Additionally, you will need to possess some knowledge or experience within one of the following sectors: engineering, manufacturing, CNC Machining or similar working environment.

Other Requirements

• Demonstrates strong leadership skills with a focus on training and developing production teams
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment, with the ability to manage high-volume production pressures
• Forward-thinking and proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement
• Positive, professional attitude with the ability to motivate and engage teams
• Knowledge and understanding of risk assessment procedures
• Excellent planning, organisational and prioritisation skills

Key Benefits Package

Days Based working Monday to Friday with a starting salary of 38,000 to 48,000. You will receive a contributory pension scheme, free on-site parking and future training and development Programmes.

This position is being recruited by W Talent Recruitment exclusively who will be conducting the first stage, pre-screen interview. Any questions please contact Glyn Dobb at W Talent directly.