Location: Winchester, Hampshire
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 (negotiable depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 5:00pm (Daytime hours only, with no night shifts, weekend working or rotating patterns.)
Benefits: Profit share Bonus after probation / 23 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays (negotiable) / Lunch provided three days per week/ Pension with auto-enrolment / On-site parking / Stable, long-term role within a growing manufacturing business / High level of autonomy and visibility within the operation


The Opportunity We are recruiting a Production Supervisor to take responsibility for the day-to-day performance of a busy manufacturing workshop. This is a hands-on leadership role, best suited to someone who enjoys being on the shop floor, leading people and ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
You will play a key role in driving output, improving workflow and maintaining strong standards around safety, quality and cost control. This is not a desk-based role. Your presence and influence on the workshop floor will be central to success.


Key Responsibilities

Operations and Production
*Oversee the daily running of the workshop to ensure production targets are met
*Plan and manage workflow, labour and resources to maximise efficiency
*Monitor work in progress and maintain smooth production flow
*Ensure materials, tooling and resources are available to avoid downtime
*Identify and resolve bottlenecks affecting output, cost or quality


Health and Safety
*Promote and maintain a strong safety-first culture
*Ensure all work is carried out in line with health and safety procedures
*Carry out regular safety checks and address risks promptly


People Management
*Lead, manage and motivate a team of workshop employees
*Set clear expectations and maintain consistent standards
*Provide day-to-day supervision, support and guidance
*Manage performance, attendance and conduct issues fairly and confidently
*Support training, onboarding and development of team members
*Create a firm but fair working environment built on respect


Continuous Improvement
*Drive a lean mindset across the workshop
*Focus on waste reduction and productivity improvements
*Use KPIs and visual management to monitor performance
*Support and implement process improvements


Communication and Collaboration
*Work closely with planning, operations and office-based teams
*Act as the link between the workshop and the office
*Share operational challenges and improvement ideas with senior management


About YouEssential
* Experience in a supervisory or leadership role within manufacturing or production
*Strong people management and team leadership skills
*Hands-on approach with a willingness to be on the shop floor
*Ability to plan and prioritise in a fast-paced environment
*Strong focus on health and safety, quality and cost control
*Confident, practical decision-maker


Desirable
* Background in woodworking, joinery or similar manufacturing environment
*Understanding of lean manufacturing principles
*Lean or continuous improvement qualification beneficial but not essential


Personal Qualities
* Calm, resilient and solutions-focused
*Approachable, consistent and respected
*Firm but fair leadership style
*Leads by example and engages naturally with people


Why Apply* Opportunity to take ownership of a key operation
*Stable hours and long-term career potential
*Trusted leadership role within an established, growing business
*Real influence over performance, people and process
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