Machine shop Supervisor

Workshop Production Supervisor Location: Carlisle Area Type: Full-time | On-site Monday to Friday - 8:00 - 16:30 (Early Finish Friday 15:30) About the Company A well-established UK manufacturer specialising in high-quality engineered products for commercial and industrial markets. The business has built a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and continuous improvement, operating from a modern production facility with a strong focus on safety, teamwork, and operational excellence. The company offers a stable and supportive working environment with long-term growth opportunities and invests heavily in both its people and manufacturing capability. The Role An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Workshop Production Supervisor to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations within a busy production environment. This role is responsible for ensuring production targets, quality standards, and health & safety requirements are consistently achieved while supporting and developing shop-floor teams. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving efficiency, maintaining high standards, and supporting continuous improvement across the workshop. Key Responsibilities Production & Operations * Supervise daily workshop and manufacturing activities to ensure production targets are achieved. * Coordinate workflow across departments to maintain smooth and efficient operations. * Monitor output, quality, and productivity throughout the shift. * Ensure products are manufactured to company and customer quality standards. * Maintain accurate production records and performance data. Team Leadership * Lead, motivate, and support production staff in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. * Provide training, mentoring, and day-to-day guidance to operators and team members. * Promote a positive, collaborative, and safety-focused culture across the workshop. * Support performance management and continuous team development. Health, Safety & Quality * Ensure all health & safety procedures are followed and maintained at all times. * Conduct regular quality inspections and resolve production issues promptly. * Identify risks, inefficiencies, and non-conformances, implementing corrective actions where required. * Maintain high housekeeping and workplace organisation standards. Continuous Improvement * Support process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve productivity. * Work closely with management and other departments to implement operational improvements. * Contribute to lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives. Candidate Profile Essential * Previous experience in a manufacturing or production supervisory role. * Strong leadership and people management skills. * Good understanding of manufacturing processes and workshop operations. * Knowledge of health & safety requirements within a factory environment. * Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. * Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities. Desirable * Experience within an engineered products or industrial manufacturing environment. * Familiarity with production planning or ERP systems. * Exposure to lean manufacturing or continuous improvement practices. Salary & Benefits * £18.48 per hour * Company pension * Private medical insurance * Life insurance * Company events This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on production leader looking to join a stable and growing manufacturing business with a strong team culture and long-term prospects