Are you an experienced Team Leader, Supervisor, or Senior Technician looking for your next career step in Gloucestershire? We are seeking a Production Supervisor with a strong background in mechanical engineering, fabrication, or assembly environments to oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations at our facility. In this hands-on shop floor role, you will lead a dedicated team of mechanical and electrical production technicians, managing schedules, monitoring quality, and driving continuous improvements to meet critical output targets. Key Responsibilities * Team Leadership: Lead, motivate, and coordinate a team of mechanical and electrical technicians. * Daily Operations: Allocate tasks and manage daily production schedules to maintain a consistent workflow and meet strict delivery deadlines. * Quality Control: Monitor production quality, reading drawings and technical paperwork to resolve defects or non-conformances alongside Engineering and Operations. * Performance Tracking: Maintain accurate production records (output, downtime, waste) and manage team attendance, sickness, and holiday bookings. * H&S Compliance: Enforce high health, safety, and housekeeping standards on the shop floor. * Process Improvement: Identify bottlenecks and drive small-scale continuous improvement initiatives like 5S and waste reduction. * Cross-Department Liaison: Coordinate directly with sub-assembly, quality, and supply chain teams to resolve machine, tooling, or material issues swiftly. Essential Experience & Skills Required * Supervisory Background: Proven experience supervising a production team within an engineering, mechanical manufacturing, or fabrication environment. * Technical Literacy: Strong ability to read engineering drawings, follow complex procedures, and interpret production metrics. * Communication: Effective leadership skills with a track record of giving clear direction and liaising across departments (Engineering, Operations, Quality). * H&S Knowledge: A practical understanding of health and safety requirements in a physical shop floor environment. * Right to Work: Valid right to work in the UK and flexibility to support production demands. Desirable Attributes (Not Essential) * An NVQ or BTEC (Level 2 or 3) vocational qualification in manufacturing, engineering, or production. * Familiarity using ERP/MRP systems or production scheduling software. * Experience with lean manufacturing tools (e.g., 5S, Kaizen). * Formal supervisory or health & safety training (e.g., IOSH, NEBOSH, or a Team Leader course). * A valid forklift truck / materials handling licence. What is On Offer * Competitive salary between £35k – £37k. * Desirable day shift pattern (07:00 – 15:30, Mon-Fri) providing excellent work-life balance. * 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays. * The stability of a permanent contract with room for internal progression. To Apply: If you are a local candidate based in Gloucestershire with a strong background in engineering, mechanical systems, or fabrication supervision, please submit your CV today for immediate consideration