Details:
- Salary: £35,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Wolverhampton West Midlands
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
Production Supervisor - Pressings Industry
Location: Wolverhampton
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: Days - 35 hours per week
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Production Team Leader to join a well-established manufacturing business within the pressings industry.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader with a strong background in pressings who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and is passionate about driving performance, quality, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, motivate, and manage a production team to achieve daily production targets.
Supervise day-to-day operations within the press shop.
Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards.
Carry out hourly production and quality checks.
Monitor and manage work in progress (WIP) to maintain production flow.
Ensure job cards are completed accurately and production documentation is maintained.
Allocate workloads and monitor operator performance.
Investigate production issues and implement corrective actions where required.
Report production performance, downtime, quality issues, and KPI information to management.
Maintain high housekeeping and health & safety standards.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity and reduce waste.
Requirements
Previous experience within the pressings industry is essential.
Proven experience in a Production Team Leader, Supervisor, or similar leadership role.
Strong people management and team leadership skills.
Experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Good understanding of quality standards, production reporting, and KPI monitoring.
Experience managing work in progress (WIP), job cards, and production schedules.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
A proactive, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving abilities.
What's on Offer
Permanent position.
Salary of £35,000 per annum.
Day shifts, 35-hour working week.
Stable, long-term opportunity with a growing manufacturing business.
Supportive working environment with opportunities for career development.
If you have a solid background in the pressings industry and are looking for your next leadership opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
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