Job Description:

Role – Technical Production Supervisor

Location – Mildenhall, Suffolk

Working hours – Monday to Friday – Full time hours

Capacity of role – Permanent position

Salary - Up to £55,000 Per annum

Our client is currently recruiting for a Technical production supervisor to join their leadership team. This opportunity give applicants to join this client at a strategic time of growth and boasts strong progression opportunities as the business continues to expand.

Main duties will include -

• Managing all technical aspects of the Lathe Area, including machinery and ancillary equipment
• Troubleshooting and resolving component machining issues alongside the Lathe team
• Working closely with the Production Supervisor to motivate the team and meet output targets
• Delivering technical training and support to members of the Lathe Area team
• Liaising with Production Control to plan and meet departmental requirements
• Coordinating with other departments to support wider business objectives
• Supporting service engineer visits for machinery and ancillary equipment
• Identifying, implementing, and driving process improvements and cost-reduction initiatives
• Ensuring improvements are driven through to completion
• Providing hands-on support to production when required to maintain output
• Supporting team members as needed and assisting with general departmental requirements

Candidate attributes –

• This role would suit an experienced technical or manufacturing professional with strong machining knowledge and the ability to lead from the front in a high-pressure environment.
• You’ll be confident solving problems, supporting teams, and driving continuous improvement.
• Previous experience in CNC machining, multi-spindle lathes, or high-volume manufacturing environments would be highly beneficial.