Manufacturing Supervisor

Our client, a well-established manufacturing business based in Norwich, is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to join their team. This is a hands‑on supervisory role responsible for leading a team involved in both electrical and mechanical machine assembly operations. The successful candidate will ensure that production output meets safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high team performance.

The role oversees day‑to‑day shop‑floor activities, coordinates workflow, supports technical problem‑solving, and ensures adherence to assembly standards, engineering specifications, and operational procedures.

• Manufacturing Efficiency KPIs (set-up, run, waste, costs etc.)
• On‑time to Plan – manufacture complete and picked for shipment
• Inventory Accuracy
• ERP Transactional Accuracy
• Quality Complaints
• Safety Incident Rate
• Quantity of near miss reports

• Ensure quality and on‑time manufacture of machine products
• 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
• 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

• Direct and motivate the manufacturing team
• Conduct daily briefings, allocate work, and ensure appropriate resource coverage across shifts
• Support training and upskilling of assemblers, including competency assessments and cross‑training
• Drive a positive, safe, and inclusive team culture focused on accountability and high performance

• 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 metrics and targets are clear using Visual Management across the department

• Ensure all EHS standards and policies are adhered to and that a strong safety culture is actively promoted
• Ensure all BRCGS standards and policies are adhered to and that quality culture is actively promoted
• Promote and enforce safe working practices
• Ensure risk assessments, method statements, and equipment checks are up to date
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions where required

• Coordinate with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality to resolve constraints and ensure smooth operations
• Ensure compliance with manufacturing processes, standard work, and assembly documentation

• 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
• 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
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Formal technical qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production reporting
• Background in low‑volume, high‑complexity machinery builds or precision assemblies

• Strong supervision and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong time management
• Ability to systematically work through problems to find the right solution

If you're a Manufacturing Supervisor with machine or electro‑mechanical assembly experience looking for your next role, then don't miss out.

Reach out to Pete at Select Recruitment for more information, or apply today.