Lead Manufacturing Specialist – Production Supervision

Arabelle Solutions seeks a Production Supervisor to lead production operations focusing on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe working environment by enforcing safety regulations and ensuring all employees adhere to safety protocols.
• Ensure that products meet quality standards by implementing and maintaining quality assurance protocols throughout the production process.
• Analyse production workflows and identify areas for improvement to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Prepare and present regular reports on production performance, including key performance indicators (KPIs) and areas for improvement.
• Oversee training and coaching of employees, providing development opportunities.
• Set and manage production budgets and hold teams accountable for performance.
• Manage developing apprentices to future‑proof the business.
• Work flexible hours across shift rotations; weekend work on a rotation basis between the supervisor team.

Essential Requirements

• 2-3 years experience in a heavy manufacturing or production environment with a strong understanding of production processes and machinery.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate and guide a diverse team, fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with team members and management.
• Ability to quickly identify and resolve production issues to minimize downtime and maintain productivity.
• Familiarity with production management software and tools for scheduling, reporting, and inventory control.
• Proven experience as a Production Supervisor or similar role within a heavy manufacturing, engineering or production environment.
• Minimum of Level 3 NVQ in Mechanical/Electro‑mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Experience with various manufacturing machinery and tools; Steam Turbine product knowledge advantageous.
• Experience or knowledge of Lean principles within manufacturing.
• Degree in a technical, engineering or relevant field (advantage).

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent IT skills with strong knowledge of the M365 software suite.
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities with an understanding of business, finance and management principles.
• Self‑motivated with a results‑driven approach.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate, influence and lead teams.

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