Full job descriptionProduction & Maintenance Supervisor
Luton | Up to £45,000 per annum | Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00
About the Role
Our Client in Luton is looking for an experienced Production & Maintenance Supervisor to join their team in Luton. This is a newly created, combined role for someone who can confidently manage people and workflow while also bringing a solid mechanical or engineering background to the table.
You will be responsible for supervising production staff, managing day-to-day workflow, and using your technical knowledge to understand job timings, identify machine issues, and keep the operation running smoothly.


Key Responsibilities
People Management
*Supervise, coach, and support production operators on a day-to-day basis
*Conduct one-to-ones, performance reviews, and return-to-work meetings
*Manage attendance, sickness, and lateness in line with company procedures
*Deliver training on safety, quality, and operational procedures
*Foster a positive team environment and lead by example
Production & Workflow
*Coordinate and monitor production activities to meet daily, weekly, and monthly output targets
*Allocate labour, materials, and equipment to ensure smooth workflow
*Use your mechanical knowledge to understand how long each job should take and hold operators accountable to those timeframes
*Resolve operational issues quickly to minimise downtime
*Track production metrics including output, scrap, downtime, and labour efficiency
*Prepare shift reports and communicate issues to management
*Cover production planning duties during holiday periods or absences
Mechanical & Maintenance
*Be the first point of contact when a machine issue arises - able to identify the fault and assess whether it can be resolved on-site or requires an engineer
*Liaise with maintenance teams and external contractors to address breakdowns and prevent recurring issues
*Ensure machinery is operated correctly and maintained in line with planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules
*Maintain accurate plant and machinery records
*Support the installation and commissioning of new equipment where required
Quality & Safety
*Enforce safe working practices and ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards
*Ensure products meet quality specifications and implement corrective actions where needed
*Full compliance with our Clients Health & Safety and quality procedures (ISO9001, ISO14001)


What We’re Looking For
Essential
*Proven experience in a supervisory or team leader role within a production or manufacturing environment
*Mechanical or engineering background - whether through formal qualifications, an apprenticeship, or hands-on experience
*Ability to understand how long jobs should take and manage operators accordingly
*Confidence managing people through one-to-ones, reviews, and absence management
*Strong communication skills - able to communicate clearly at all levels
*Proactive problem-solving approach with the ability to stay calm under pressure
Desirable
*HNC or equivalent in a Mechanical Engineering discipline
*Experience with planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
*Familiarity with production planning or scheduling
*Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) or ability to read mechanical/hydraulic schematics




Hours & Package
*Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)
*Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00
*Location: Luton
Production Maintenance Supervisor / Maintenance / Engineering / HNC / Production Supervisor / Production Controller