Full job descriptionRole: Production Team Leader / Supervisor – Growing Manufacturer
Location: Staffordshire (Lichfield / Cannock area)
Salary: £40,000 – £48,000 + performance bonus
Hours: Days only, Monday to Friday, with an early finish on Fridays
About the opportunity
An established and fast-growing manufacturing business is looking for an experienced Production Supervisor to lead its shop-floor operation. The business is investing heavily in new equipment and processes.
Over the next year you’ll play a central part in bringing new lines into production, from setup and commissioning through to getting them running efficiently.
If you’ve led teams in a manufacturing environment and want a role where you can make a visible impact and grow with the business, this is well worth a conversation.
What you’ll be doing
*Running day-to-day production so that output, quality and efficiency targets are hit
*Leading, motivating and developing a hands-on production team
*Helping to plan and roll out new lines and processes as the site expands
*Working with planning to make sure labour, materials and machine capacity match the schedule
*Monitoring KPIs such as throughput, downtime and scrap, and acting on what the data shows
*Getting involved in machine setups and troubleshooting when the floor needs support
*Driving continuous improvement, including waste reduction, 5S and lean practices
*Supporting recruitment, induction and training of new starters
*Working closely with quality and maintenance to keep disruption to a minimum
*Running daily shift briefs and keeping the team focused on priorities
What we’re looking for
*3–5 years or more in a supervisory or team leader role within manufacturing
*A background in plastics, injection moulding, metals or a similar process-driven environment is a real advantage
*Experience of launching new lines or scaling up production would be ideal
*Confident with production reporting, KPIs and working within an ERP/MRP system
*Practical, solutions-focused and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
*Good Excel and general IT skills
*HND, NVQ or equivalent is welcome but not essential, as solid hands-on experience counts just as much
What’s on offer
*£40k – £48k basic plus bonus
*Days-based hours with a shorter Friday
*Genuine progression as the business continues to grow
*A modern, well-invested facility
*A collaborative team where your ideas are listened to
Interested? Apply now or get in touch with Checked Recruitment for a confidential chat about the role.