Job Role: Production & Welding Supervisor Location: Leicestershire Shift: Monday to Friday, Day Shift Salary: £36k-£45k per annum, depending on experience Benefits: Competitive salary Full-time, permanent position Support from the Operations Manager and Engineering team. Opportunity to influence production processes and drive continuous improvement.About the Company A specialist manufacturer of high-quality products designed to meet the demanding requirements of the transport, construction and structural/heavy gauge industries. Due to continued demand, we are looking to recruit an experienced Production & Welding Supervisor to join the team. This is an excellent opportunity for skilled tradespeople to become part of an established manufacturing business, producing high-quality, heavy-duty products. About the Role We are seeking an experienced Production & Welding Supervisor to lead a welding and fabrication team. This is a hands-on role, with approximately 50% of time spent on the shop floor and 50% on administration. The successful candidate will have a strong background in a manufacturing environment, proven supervisory experience and a passion for improving production efficiency, quality and workplace organisation. Key Responsibilities Supervise daily welding and fabrication operations, allocating workloads and managing production priorities. Lead, support and motivate the team to achieve production targets. Identify bottlenecks and implement improvements to workflow and productivity. Work with Engineering and Quality teams to maintain high standards and reduce rework. Develop effective pre-assembly processes and maintain 5S and housekeeping standards. Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures, including PPE, hot works and lifting operations. Monitor hours worked, maintain production records and report performance to managementAbout You Practical MIG welding and fabrication experience desirable but not essential. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings (essential). Previous experience supervising a manufacturing or fabrication team. Proven ability to improve processes and production efficiency. Strong leadership, organisational and problem-solving skills. Experience in trailer manufacturing or heavy fabrication is desirable. Lean manufacturing experience would be advantageous.Apply To apply for the Production & Welding Supervisor position, click Apply Now and upload your CV. A member of our recruitment team will contact you to discuss your application and next steps