Production Supervisor

Company: Oliver Rae
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Location: West Midlands
Job Description:

Production Supervisor – Pressings Industry

Location: WolverhamptonSalary: 35,000 per annumJob Type: PermanentHours: 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.

INDPERM

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Posted: July 21st, 2026