Manufacturing Supervisor
Location: Sudbury, DE6 5GX
Rate of Pay: £19.00 per hour
Working Hours
- Monday to Thursday: 7:00am - 4:00pm
- Friday: 7:00am - 3:00pm
Sector: Manufacturing | Fabrication | Welding
Ready to take the next step in your manufacturing career?
Blue Arrow is recruiting on behalf of a respected manufacturing company for an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor to oversee daily workshop and production operations within a busy fabrication environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and hands-on leader to take responsibility for production performance, quality standards, and team development while supporting continuous improvement across the business.
This role would suit an individual with a strong background in manufacturing, fabrication, or welding environments, combined with previous supervisory experience and a passion for leading high-performing teams.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of £19.00
- Monday to Friday working hours with an early finish every Friday
- Performance-related bonus scheme based on KPI achievement
- Potential company car or car allowance bonus based on performance and contribution
- Opportunity to join a growing and supportive business
- Long-term career development opportunities
- Stable working schedule with a strong work-life balance
The Role
As a Manufacturing Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the workshop while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and productivity.
Key Duties Include:
- Supervising daily welding and fabrication activities
- Leading, motivating, and developing production staff
- Ensuring production targets and deadlines are achieved
- Maintaining compliance with Health & Safety regulations
- Ensuring adherence to RWC EN 1090 (1, 2 & 3) standards
- Managing warehouse operations, including stock control and material movement
- Monitoring quality standards and carrying out production checks
- Completing operational reports and maintaining accurate records
- Working closely with senior management to improve efficiency and processes
- Providing technical support and guidance on welding-related matters
- Assisting with training and onboarding of new team members
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience as a Welding Supervisor, Production Supervisor, or similar leadership role
- Strong understanding of welding techniques and fabrication processes
- Working knowledge of EN 1090 (1, 2 & 3) standards
- Experience within a manufacturing, fabrication, workshop, or warehouse environment
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and production systems
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment
Why Join This Company?
This is an opportunity to join a successful and expanding manufacturing business where your experience and leadership will have a direct impact on operational success. You'll be given the autonomy to lead your team, improve processes, and contribute to the continued growth of the site while being rewarded through a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and genuine progression opportunities.
If you have the skills, experience, and drive to succeed as Manufacturing Supervisor, apply today and a member of the Blue Arrow team will be in touch.
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