Production Supervisor

I am recruiting on behalf of my client for an experienced Production Supervisor to join a world-leading engineering and manufacturing business based in Ringwood. My client designs and manufactures highly specialised engineering teaching and research equipment supplied to universities, research institutes and industrial organisations across more than 100 countries. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong leader with a background in electro-mechanical manufacturing to take ownership of a busy production environment and drive performance, quality and continuous improvement. As Production Supervisor, you will lead and coordinate the day-to-day activities of an electro-mechanical assembly team, ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently, on time and right first time. The successful Production Supervisor will play a key role in driving Lean manufacturing initiatives, maintaining high operational standards and supporting the ongoing development of the production team. The role of Production Supervisor will involve: Leading, motivating and developing a team of approximately 20 electro-mechanical assemblers Allocating labour and resources to meet daily and weekly production targets Managing team performance, attendance, training and capability development Conducting performance reviews, 1:1 meetings and supporting employee development Translating production plans into achievable daily schedules and priorities Monitoring progress against plan and taking corrective action where required Coordinating with Stores, Purchasing, Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain teams Supporting continuous improvement initiatives including 5S, standard work and visual management Driving Lean manufacturing principles to improve productivity and reduce waste Ensuring all products are built to specification with accurate build records and traceability Supporting root cause analysis and corrective actions relating to quality issues and NCRs Maintaining high standards of health & safety, housekeeping and workplace organisation Using ERP/MRP systems to support production planning, labour recording and traceability Providing clear communication and reporting across departments and management teamsTo be considered for this Production Supervisor position, you will ideally have: Proven experience supervising a manufacturing or assembly team within a production environment Experience leading teams within electro-mechanical, engineering or manufacturing operations Strong understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement Experience using ERP or MRP systems within manufacturing Ability to interpret engineering drawings and BOM structures Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills A proactive and solutions-focused approach to problem solving Good understanding of health & safety within manufacturing Experience working within low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environments would be advantageous Lean or Six Sigma qualifications would be beneficial Supervisory Management qualifications would be desirableThis Production Supervisor opportunity offers the chance to join a highly respected engineering manufacturer where you can genuinely influence operational performance, team development and continuous improvement initiatives within a growing and technically advanced environment. If you are an experienced Production Supervisor looking for your next challenge, I would be keen to speak with you. Ian Broadhurst (phone number removed) (url removed)