Production Supervisor; Electrical

Position: Production Supervisor (Electrical)
Manufacturing Supervisor (Electrical) | Automation & Equipment Manufacturing | Telford | Salary up to £39,000 | 2 roles available

MERITUS are excited to be partnered with a leading Engineering and Automation manufacturer seeking to appoint 2 experienced Manufacturing Supervisors (Electrical) to help lead and develop their electrical build team.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, this is a hands-on leadership role focused on driving productivity, quality, and on-time delivery across electrical manufacturing projects. You will manage a team of Electrical Fitters engaged in the build of complex automation and investment casting systems, ensuring work is delivered to the highest technical and safety standards.

This role is ideal for an experienced Electrical Supervisor or Senior Electrical Fitter ready to step into a leadership position within a fast-paced automation or equipment manufacturing environment.

Main Responsibilities:

Daily hands-on management, leadership, and motivation of an electrical manufacturing team
Overseeing the build of automated systems and equipment to engineering drawings and specifications
Planning and allocating work across multiple projects to meet weekly production schedules
Taking ownership of projects and tasks through to successful completion
Ensuring all Test & Inspection activities are completed and accurately recorded
Reporting daily and weekly project progress to the Manufacturing Manager
Driving a culture of continuous improvement across processes, systems, and team performance
Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety procedures, PPE usage, and Risk Assessments

Required Skills:

Minimum three years' experience in a supervisory or responsible role within electrical manufacturing
Background in automation, machinery, or equipment manufacturing environments
Hands-on experience as an Electrical Fitter or Electrical Technician
Proven ability to deliver projects to timescales within fast-moving production environments
Strong problem-solving capability and practical decision-making skills
Technically minded, with knowledge of (or willingness to learn) inverter parameter configuration

Benefits:

Salary up to £39,000
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Career progression within a growing automation and manufacturing business
Opportunity to lead high-value engineering projects
Ongoing technical and leadership development

Got your attention?

If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the Production Supervisor role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Ryan Harris at MERITUS