Job Title: Production Supervisor

Location: Peterlee
Salary: Competitive + Shift Allowance
Shifts: 3-shift rotation (6–2, 2–10, 10–6)
Reporting to: Production Manager

Key Responsibilities

Lead, motivate, and develop a team of production operatives to achieve performance, quality, and safety targets.
Oversee daily production activities, ensuring smooth shift handovers and effective communication between teams.
Drive performance and efficiency using lean manufacturing principles.
Allocate resources to meet production schedules and adapt to changing priorities.
Work with Maintenance to address equipment issues and minimise downtime.
Support a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Identify and implement process enhancements that improve productivity and quality.
Manage internal and customer issues, implementing robust corrective actions.

Skills and Requirements:

Proven experience as a Production Supervisor (minimum 3 years in a similar environment).
Background in automotive or precision engineering/manufacturing is essential.
Strong understanding of health & safety regulations and production best practices.
Excellent people management, communication, and organisational skills.
Proactive leader who drives engagement, accountability, and improvement.
Confident using Microsoft Office and production management systems.
Analytical, reliable, and adaptable with a positive, hands-on approach.

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected automotive manufacturer with a collaborative, forward-thinking culture.

We’ve recently placed within their HSE department, and our case studies highlight how much employees genuinely enjoy the environment, the people, and the supportive leadership. It’s a business that values initiative, rewards hard work, and offers a strong sense of team belonging.

If you’re a natural leader who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and wants to make an impact, this is the role for you.

The Company

A leading name in automotive manufacturing is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to join their team in Peterlee. Working on a three-shift rotation, you’ll oversee both machine shop and assembly operations, ensuring that safety, quality, and performance targets are consistently achieved. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, hands-on leader to take ownership of a high-performing team within a business recognised for its strong values, commitment to continuous improvement, and investment in its people.