Workshop Production Supervisor
Location: Carlisle AreaType: Full-time On-site
Monday to Friday – 8:00 – 16:30
(Early Finish Friday 15:30)
About the Company
A well-established UK manufacturer specialising in high-quality engineered products for commercial and industrial markets. The business has built a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and continuous improvement, operating from a modern production facility with a strong focus on safety, teamwork, and operational excellence.
The company offers a stable and supportive working environment with long-term growth opportunities and invests heavily in both its people and manufacturing capability.
The Role
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Workshop Production Supervisor to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations within a busy production environment.
This role is responsible for ensuring production targets, quality standards, and health & safety requirements are consistently achieved while supporting and developing shop‑floor teams. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving efficiency, maintaining high standards, and supporting continuous improvement across the workshop.
Key Responsibilities
Production & Operations
- Supervise daily workshop and manufacturing activities to ensure production targets are achieved.
- Coordinate workflow across departments to maintain smooth and efficient operations.
- Monitor output, quality, and productivity throughout the shift.
- Ensure products are manufactured to company and customer quality standards.
- Maintain accurate production records and performance data.
Team Leadership
- Lead, motivate, and support production staff in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
- Provide training, mentoring, and day‑to‑day guidance to operators and team members.
- Promote a positive, collaborative, and safety‑focused culture across the workshop.
- Support performance management and continuous team development.
Health, Safety & Quality
- Ensure all health & safety procedures are followed and maintained at all times.
- Conduct regular quality inspections and resolve production issues promptly.
- Identify risks, inefficiencies, and non‑conformances, implementing corrective actions where required.
- Maintain high housekeeping and workplace organisation standards.
Continuous Improvement
- Support process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve productivity.
- Work closely with management and other departments to implement operational improvements.
- Contribute to lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Candidate Profile
Essential
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or production supervisory role.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Good understanding of manufacturing processes and workshop operations.
- Knowledge of health & safety requirements within a factory environment.
- Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
Desirable
- Experience within an engineered products or industrial manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with production planning or ERP systems.
- Exposure to lean manufacturing or continuous improvement practices.
Salary & Benefits
- 18.48 per hour
- Company pension
- Private medical insurance
- Life insurance
- Company events
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on production leader looking to join a stable and growing manufacturing business with a strong team culture and long‑term prospects.
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