Production Supervisor

DRR are currently looking for a Production Supervisor to join an industry leader in manufacturing and help drive operational excellence. Our client is seeking a proactive and experienced Production Supervisor to join their team at in Market Harborough. Reporting to the Production Manager, you’ll play a key role in leading the shop floor team, ensuring production output, quality, and safety targets are consistently achieved. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a hands-on supervisory role and is passionate about continuous improvement, teamwork, and delivering high standards of workmanship. Key Responsibilities • Lead, motivate, and develop the production team to achieve departmental goals. • Manage workflow, labour allocation, and daily production targets. • Ensure all work meets required quality, safety, and compliance standards. • Interpret technical drawings and support weld quality coordination. • Drive Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce waste. • Monitor hours worked, taking proactive steps to prevent overruns and non-productive time. • Liaise with quality and engineering teams to minimise rework and champion a right-first-time approach. • Promote a strong health and safety culture, ensuring compliance and encouraging best practice. • Compile production reports and provide regular performance updates to management. • Oversee the maintenance and safe operation of all production equipment. Skills & Experience • Proven experience as a Manufacturing Supervisor or Team Leader. • Strong knowledge of MIG/TIG welding and the ability to read and interpret technical drawings. • Excellent organisational, leadership, and communication skills. • A strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Desirable: • Experience within the heavy metal manufacturing industry. • Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and quality standards. Working Hours – 07.00 – 17.00 Monday -Thursday and 07.00 – 12:00 Friday To apply for this role of for more information please click apply