Production Supervisor

We are currently recruiting for a Production Supervisor to join a growing manufacturing business at an exciting stage of development. This is a newly created role designed to strengthen production performance, enhance quality outcomes, and develop team capability based in Smethwick.  Please note this position is based on site, working Monday to Friday – 40 hours per week.     The role offers the opportunity to take full ownership of production quality, lead and develop Team Leaders, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.    The salary for this position is between £35,000 to £40,000 DOE and the benefits include: 34 days holiday including bank holidays Enhanced corporate pension scheme Perkbox subscription BHSF Health Scheme Employee awards and recognition programme Free on-site parking Opportunity to develop As the Production Supervisor, your key responsibilities include:    Team Leadership & Development Lead, coach, and develop two Team Leaders to operate with autonomy and accountability Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and development planning Build a high-performance culture focused on ownership and continuous improvement Support performance management in a fair and structured manner Quality & Compliance Take full ownership of production quality across all areas Lead root cause analysis for defects, non-conformances, and quality escapes Implement effective corrective and preventative actions Ensure adherence to ISO standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 17025, EN1090) and relevant UK/EU regulations Ensure builds conform to engineering drawings, BOMs, and specifications Production & Delivery Manage daily and weekly production output targets Allocate labour effectively and manage shift performance Identify and remove blockers impacting delivery, quality, or resource Escalate risks proactively to ensure targets are achieved Engineering & Technical Support Provide first-line support for mechanical and electrical build issues Liaise with engineering teams to resolve drawing queries and implement improvements Support the introduction of new products and engineering changes Continuous Improvement Apply Lean and 5S principles to improve efficiency and reduce waste Identify and deliver process improvements across production Participate in and lead continuous improvement initiatives Health, Safety & Environment Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations, including COSHH Promote safe working practices across all production activities Support environmental initiatives and waste reduction As the Production Supervisor, you will have: An engineering background (Mechanical or Electrical – apprenticeship, BTEC Level 3 or equivalent) Previous experience working within a supervisory or leadership position Proven experience within a production, assembly, or manufacturing environment Demonstrable ownership of quality and process improvement Strong technical problem-solving ability with a hands-on approach Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and BOMs Confident managing performance and having constructive conversations Understanding of quality systems and Health & Safety requirements