Manufacturing Supervisor

Futures is looking to appoint a Manufacturing supervisor based in Leeds for a well known fast paced manufacturing business. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys being on the shop floor, driving standards, and keeping production moving safely, efficiently, and on time. You’ll be responsible for supervising a team of operators within a busy manufacturing facility, ensuring daily production targets are met while maintaining quality, safety, and performance standards. This is a role for someone who leads from the front — visible, practical, and decisive. Roles & Responsibilities Lead, motivate, and develop a team of production/assembly operatives Deliver daily and weekly production plans in line with KPIs Maintain high standards of health & safety and ensure compliance at all times Monitor quality, output, and efficiency, taking corrective action where required Support continuous improvement initiatives across people, process, and layout Conduct shift handovers, team briefings, and performance reviews Work closely with Engineering, Quality, and Planning to resolve issues quickly Manage absence, performance, and day-to-day people matters on shift The ideal candidate Proven experience as a Manufacturing Supervisor / Team Leader in a fast-paced, assembly-based manufacturing environment Comfortable managing teams in a high-volume, target-driven setting Strong people leadership skills with a hands-on, visible management style Good understanding of health & safety and quality standards in manufacturing Confident communicator who can engage teams and drive accountability Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement is an advantage Experience driving continuous improvement on the shop floor. Suits someone who enjoys pace, problem-solving, and leading from the shop floor If you’re currently supervising or leading teams in an assembly-focused manufacturing environment and are looking for your next step in Leeds, this is a role worth exploring