Production Supervisor; Specialist Products

Production Supervisor (Specialist Products)

£35,000 - £40,000 + Pension + On-Site Parking + Casual Dress + 28 Days Holiday + Early Friday Finish

South Molton

Are you an Operations or Production Manager from an engineering or manufacturing background looking for a hands-on leadership role in a growing business where you can make a real impact?

Do you want to take full ownership of day-to-day operations within a close-knit company where your ideas for improvement will be listened to and implemented?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing business in North Devon. You will play a pivotal role overseeing production, improving processes, managing staff, and ensuring work is delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

The company is entering an exciting phase of growth and is looking for a practical, solutions-focused manager to coordinate workflow, manage resources, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the shop floor.

This is a varied, hands-on role where you will work closely with the Managing Director, sales team, suppliers, and workshop staff. You will be responsible for planning, people management, quality oversight, health & safety compliance, and operational performance.

Responsibilities:

Plan, coordinate, and oversee daily manufacturing and engineering activities
Manage workflow, scheduling, and capacity planning alongside the sales team

* Line manage production and workshop staff, allocating work and setting priorities

* Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation

* Oversee quality control processes and implement corrective actions where required

The Person :

Background in engineering or manufacturing with practical production knowledge
Experience in an operations, production, or manufacturing management role

* Confident managing teams in a small business environment

, H&S, South Molton

Reference: BBBH 24233

If you are looking for a key leadership position within a growing engineering business where you can genuinely influence performance and culture, apply below.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. Final remuneration will depend on experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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