Factory Supervisor

CV-LibraryPinxton, DerbyshirepermanentPosted: 5 October 2026
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JRS Associates have partnered up with an established precision engineering manufacturer to recruit an experienced Factory Supervisor.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineering supervisor to join a growing manufacturing business operating across CNC machining, sheet metal and fabrication.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day running of the factory, managing shop-floor teams, monitoring production output and helping ensure customer delivery requirements are achieved.

The Successful Factory Supervisor – Package:

* £42,000 – £52,000 per annum

* Salary negotiable depending on experience

* Permanent position

* Day shift

* Long-term opportunity within a growing engineering business

* Genuine responsibility for shop-floor performance

The Successful Factory Supervisor – Responsibilities:

* Supervise day-to-day factory operations

* Manage and support production teams

* Allocate labour against production requirements

* Monitor output against production schedules

* Ensure customer delivery dates remain achievable

* Identify and resolve shop-floor bottlenecks

* Liaise closely with Production Control and Planning

* Monitor quality, productivity and operational performance

* Support continuous improvement activities

* Maintain health, safety and housekeeping standards

* Report operational issues to senior management

* Support both CNC machining and sheet metal / fabrication departments where applicable

The Successful Factory Supervisor – Requirements:

* Previous supervisory experience within engineering or manufacturing

* Background within CNC machining, sheet metal, fabrication or precision engineering

* Aerospace or AS9100 experience highly advantageous

* Strong people management skills

* Able to allocate workload and manage priorities

* Good understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing processes

* Confident dealing with production issues

* Strong communication and leadership skills

* Hands-on management style

* Experience supervising both machining and fabrication environments would be particularly advantageous

Apply now! Shortlisted candidates will receive a call within 3 hours during working hours to discuss the role further

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