Production Supervisor - Mosgiel

We’re looking for a Production Supervisor with good mechanical aptitude to join our team. Reporting to the Branch Manager, you’ll lead daily operations, troubleshoot and oversee machinery, and ensure top-quality output while driving continuous improvement.

This is more than just managing production, it’s about inspiring your team, building accountability, and fostering growth. Your leadership, mechanical know-how, and understanding of automation will be key to success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, develop, and motivate a production team.
• Troubleshoot and maintain machinery and automation equipment
• Identify and resolve production issues to minimise downtime.
• Make timely decisions to keep operations efficient.
• Manage workloads, absenteeism, and shift coverage.
• Use data and reports to drive productivity and reduce waste.

You’ll bring at least five years’ manufacturing experience and although this is a leadership position, we are open to candidates who are ready to step into people leadership and will provide training and development to support their progression. You’ll also have:

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• A proactive, action-oriented approach.
• Clear communication and accountability in leadership.
• Financial awareness to manage costs and productivity.
• The ability to train, mentor, and develop others.
• Prior experience maintaining, troubleshooting and overseeing machinery would be an advantage.

Join a supportive, innovative workplace where your input truly matters. You’ll work with cutting-edge machinery, lead performance improvement projects, and enjoy genuine career development opportunities across a growing group.  If you’re ready for an exciting challenge and a long-term career with a forward-thinking company, we’d love to hear from you!   Call Andrea Mcintosh on 027 2276130 for a confidential chat.