Manufacturing Supervisor
Sudbury, DE6 5GX
£19.00 per hour
Working Hours
Monday to Thursday: 7:00am - 4:00pm
Friday: 7:00am - 3:00pm
Sector: Manufacturing, Fabrication & Welding
Are you an experienced manufacturing professional looking to take the next step in your career?
Blue Arrow is recruiting on behalf of a respected and growing manufacturing company based in Sudbury. They are seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to take ownership of daily workshop activities, support production teams, and help drive operational performance across the business.
This position would suit someone who has experience in fabrication, welding, or a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys leading from the front while ensuring high standards of quality and productivity.
What you'll receive
- £19.00 per hour
- Monday to Friday schedule
- Early finish every Friday afternoon
- Performance-related bonus scheme
- Potential company vehicle or car allowance for the successful candidate
- Long-term career prospects within a growing business
- Friendly and supportive working environment
The role
As Manufacturing Supervisor, you will play an important part in ensuring production targets are achieved safely and efficiently. You'll work closely with both management and workshop teams, helping to coordinate workloads, maintain quality standards, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supervising day-to-day fabrication and welding operations
- Leading, motivating and supporting workshop personnel
- Managing production priorities and workflow schedules
- Monitoring quality standards throughout manufacture
- Conducting routine inspections and production checks
- Overseeing stock control and materials management
- Ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures
- Completing production records and operational reports
- Working with management to improve productivity and efficiency
- Providing technical guidance on fabrication and welding processes
- Assisting with training and development of team members
About you
To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have:
- Previous experience in a supervisory role within manufacturing, fabrication, or welding
- Strong understanding of welding and metal fabrication techniques
- Knowledge of EN1090 standards
- Experience working within a workshop or production setting
- Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel
- Good organisational and problem-solving abilities
- A hands-on leadership style and positive attitude
- The ability to work proactively and support a productive team environment
Why join this company?
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a well-established business where your contribution will be valued. You'll have the autonomy to oversee daily operations, influence improvements across the workshop, and help shape the performance of the wider production team.
If you're a capable supervisor who thrives in a manufacturing environment and enjoys balancing leadership with a practical, hands-on approach, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply now and one of our Blue Arrow recruitment specialists will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further.
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