Job Description:

Production Supervisor

Are you an experienced Production Supervisor with a strong shop-floor presence and a passion for driving performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Do you thrive on leading teams, maintaining standards, and responding decisively to operational challenges?

DENSO is a global leader in advanced automotive technology, systems and components, with a strong reputation for innovation, quality and sustainable manufacturing.

At DENSO Marston Ltd in Shipley, West Yorkshire, we design and manufacture high-performance heat exchange units and cooling modules for leading OEMs across off-highway construction and agricultural markets. 

This is an opportunity to join a globally recognised manufacturing organisation where operational excellence and continuous improvement are at the core of everything we do.

You will play a key role in driving day-to-day performance on the shop floor, with the autonomy to lead, influence and make a visible impact within a high-performing team environment.

Working Hours & Benefits

Monday–Thursday:     7:30am – 4:00pm
Friday:                      7:30am – 12:30pm

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Benefits include:

• Pension (up to 10% employer contribution)
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Permanent Health Insurance
• Subsidised canteen
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounts across 100s of UK retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking

The Role

As a Production Supervisor, you will take responsibility for the safe and effective day-to-day operation of the Press Shop on shift.
This is a hands-on leadership role focused on real-time production control, team deployment and maintaining high standards across safety, quality, delivery, cost and people. You will act as the first point of escalation for operational issues, ensuring swift resolution and minimal disruption to production.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the safe, efficient operation of the Press Shop, maintaining strong shop-floor control throughout the shift
• Deploy labour effectively to meet production plans, responding to absences and changing priorities
• Maintain high standards across safety, quality, housekeeping, 5S and standard work
• Act as first-line response for downtime, quality issues, tooling concerns and operational disruptions
• Monitor hourly and shift performance, implementing recovery actions where required
• Ensure all in-process, first-off and patrol checks are completed and escalated where necessary
• Communicate effectively within the team and deliver clear, structured shift handovers
• Escalate issues promptly to relevant support functions including Maintenance, Quality and Logistics
• Coach and develop team members, reinforcing standards, behaviours and accountability
• Manage day-to-day people matters including attendance, conduct and performance in line with company policy

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a Production Supervisor or similar shop-floor leadership role
• Strong understanding of safety, quality and production control within manufacturing
• Experience leading teams in a fast-paced operational environment
• Confident decision-maker with the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to challenge and maintain standards in a fair and consistent manner
• Basic understanding of KPIs, performance tracking and shift reporting

Preferred Experience

• Experience within a press shop, stamping or metal manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing tools such as TPM, 5S and 5 Why problem solving
• Familiarity with OEE and continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience working with tooling, press changeovers and cross-functional teams