Manufacturing Supervisor

Manufacturing Supervisor (Machines)

Our prestigious manufacturing-based client, based in Norwich, are seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to join their team.

This is a full time role working Monday Friday 38 hours per week.

Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications:

• HNC or NVQ level 4 in an Electro-mechanical discipline
• Experience supervising teams in a manufacturing environment, ideally in machine or electro-mechanical assembly.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and mechanical/electrical assembly practices.
• Continuous Improvement qualification (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma) Desirable
• IOSH Managing Safety Desirable
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production reporting. Desirable
• Background in low-volume, high-complexity machinery builds or precision assemblies. Desirable
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop production teams.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to react quickly to changing priorities.
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methods.

Position Overview

The Manufacturing Supervisor will supervise a team responsible for both electrical and mechanical machine assembly operations. This role ensures that production output meets safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high team performance. The Supervisor will oversee day-to-day shop-floor activities, coordinate workflow, support technical problem-solving, and ensure adherence to assembly standards, engineering specifications, and operational procedures.

Key Performance Indicators

Manufacturing Efficiency KPIs (set-up, run, waste, costs etc).

On-time to Plan manufacture complete and picked for shipment.

Inventory Accuracy.

E1 Transactional Accuracy.

Quality Complaints.

Safety Incident Rate.

Quantity of near miss reports.

Key Accountabilities

• Quality and on-time manufacture of machine products manufactured in Norwich.
• Direct and motivate the manufacturing team.
• Support training and upskilling of assemblers, including competency assessments and cross-training.
• Ensuring all EHS standards and policies are adhered to and that the safety culture is actively promoted. Ensuring all BRCGS standards and policies are adhered to.
• Conduct daily briefings, allocate work, and ensure appropriate resource coverage across shifts.
• Oversee the assembly of machinery, sub-assemblies, and electro-mechanical units to engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and build specifications.
• Monitor workflow and production schedules to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to schedule.
• Ensure metrics and targets are clear using Visual Management across the department.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality, to resolve constraints and ensure smooth operations.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturing processes, standard work, and assembly documentation.
• Enforce quality standards and ensure first-time-right output.
• Conduct in-process inspections and support root-cause analysis for defects or rework issues.
• Maintain compliance with ISO, safety, and regulatory requirements. Support implementation of engineering changes and ensure documentation is updated and followed.
• Identify and implement improvements using Lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, standard work, and waste reduction.
• Analyse production data to uncover trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for efficiency gains.
• Champion continuous improvement behaviours and empower the team to contribute ideas.
• Ensure risk assessments, method statements, and equipment checks are up to date.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions where required.
• Abide by all statutory requirements and adhere to and promote all company policies and procedures including (but not limited to) those relating to HR, quality, food safety, environmental, and health and safety.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the line manager.

This job role requires use of the E1 platform to perform certain processes. Therefore, the job holder must:

follow the agreed process within E1 and not deviate from, bypass or circumnavigate the E1 system in anyway (unless formally approved by their line manager/LG) to…