Manufacturing Supervisor

Location: Barnstaple
Salary: £30,000 - £34,000 per annum
Hours: Monday - Friday, 39 hours per week
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role
We are currently recruiting on behalf of an established manufacturing business for an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor to join their production team.
This is a hands-on supervisory position, ideal for someone who enjoys being actively involved in day-to-day manufacturing operations while supporting and coordinating a small team.

You will be responsible for organising workloads, monitoring production activity, maintaining quality standards and ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently. You will also work closely with other areas of the business to resolve issues, improve processes and ensure production schedules are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate a small production team, allocating workloads and managing priorities.
• Support production planning and workflow to maximise efficiency and output.
• Monitor jobs through the company's ERP system, ensuring accurate tracking and completion.
• Take a hands-on approach to production activities and support the team with day-to-day manufacturing requirements.
• Ensure work is completed consistently and to the required quality standards and customer specifications.
• Work closely with production, quality and engineering colleagues to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Monitor production performance and support the achievement of delivery targets.
• Maintain high standards of Health & Safety, ensuring safe working practices are followed at all times.
• Monitor equipment and working areas, carrying out first-line maintenance where appropriate and reporting faults.
• Train, mentor and support team members, helping to develop skills and maintain high standards.
• Promote 5S, continuous improvement and efficient working practices.
• Provide flexibility to respond to changing production demands and priorities.
• Support wider production activities as required.

About You

We're looking for an experienced manufacturing professional who is ready to take on a supervisory position within a small, close-knit production environment.
You will ideally have:

• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage workloads and priorities effectively.
• Experience using an ERP system for job tracking or production control.
• A practical, hands-on approach to manufacturing.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining quality standards.
• Good problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to improving processes.
• A good understanding of Health & Safety requirements within a manufacturing environment.
• The ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with colleagues across the business.
• The confidence to support, motivate and develop a small team.
• A flexible approach and the ability to respond positively to changing production requirements.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £30,000 - £34,000 per annum
• Company pension
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free hot & cold drinks
• Employee Assistance Programme

If you're an experienced manufacturing professional looking for a hands-on supervisory role with an established employer, we'd be keen to hear from you.
Apply today to find out more.

This vacancy is being managed on behalf of Cooper Golding who are operating as an employment business.