Manufacturing/Production Team Supervisor in Swindon - CMD Recruitment

Production Team Supervisor
Swindon - Site based
Full-time permanent
Up to £40,000pa (depending on experience)

Do you have experience leading teams in a manufacturing or production environment? Do you enjoy hands-on supervision while driving quality and performance? If YES, this could be the role for you!

On behalf of our client, we are recruiting for a proactive and people-focused Team Supervisor to join a fast-paced Production operation. This role plays a key part in overseeing the custom assembly process, ensuring products are built on time, to exacting quality standards, while maintaining a safe, motivated, and high-performing team environment.

Key Duties:

• Supervise day-to-day activities within the production assembly team
  * Set clear expectations around safety, quality, and productivity standards
  * Provide hands-on coaching and support to team members on the production floor
  * Coordinate workflow, resolve production issues, and ensure on-time order completion
  * Work closely with the Team Manager and other supervisors to achieve production targets
  * Promote a positive, respectful, and engaged team culture
  * Monitor performance, conduct reviews, and support development plans
  * Manage absence, performance matters, and team wellbeing
  * Track key metrics and support continuous improvement initiatives
  * Encourage adherence to company values, processes, and global quality standards

Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment is essential
  * Prior team leader, line leader, or frontline supervisory experience essential
  * Confident in performance management and supporting team development
  * Strong communication skills with a collaborative leadership style
  * Hands-on, proactive problem-solver
  * Comfortable working in a fast-paced and changing environment
  * Experience in custom, precision, or high-mix manufacturing is advantageous
  * Basic knowledge of SAP and/or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) is beneficial
  * Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  * Understanding of LEAN or continuous improvement principles is a plus

Benefits:

• Private health insurance
  * Health care cash plan
  * Life assurance
  * Pension scheme with up to 6% employer match
  * Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
  * Additional day off for your birthday
  * Staff discounts
  * Interest-free leisure and season ticket loans
  * Employee Assistance Programme

This role is working 7.30 am - 4.00 pm Monday - Friday

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