Operations Supervisor

Are you a detail-oriented Operations Supervisor with strong leadership skills and a passion for quality in manufacturing?

We are seeking an Operations Supervisor to join our exceptional quality management team at a world-class manufacturing site, renowned for its high-performance diesel and gas engines.

Benefits include:

• £14.00 per hour
• Weekend overtime available in peak times from 25%+
• 28 days holiday – inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Employer pension contribution
• Excellent training and development opportunities

Working hours are:

• Mon - Fri - 06:00am - 15:00pm
• Overtime available on weekends

Although a permanent AM shift, flexibility is required around shift work, as there is a possibility of a 2 shift pattern in the future.

 

Role Overview:

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Operations Supervisor will organise the hour-to-hour operations of nominated projects or areas. You will work alongside other Team Leaders to form an autonomous, high-performing team. Your role is both operational and administrative, supporting project setup, quality assurance, and layered audits.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Organise and manage daily project operations, ensuring teams work safely and efficiently in line with Test Plans.
• Support Team Leaders with inspections, resource allocation, and project setup.
• Ensure Inspectors have correct tooling, PPE, materials, and maintain stock and calibration.
• Conduct layered audits, address deviations, and maintain compliance with Test Plans.
• Oversee supplier supervision, Quality system updates, and daily reporting/administrative tasks.
• Promote continuous improvement and support the development of Inspectors.

The ideal candidate will have the following experience:

• Proven leadership experience within a manufacturing, production or engineering environment.
• Highly computer literate, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to resolve issues quickly, professionally, and proactively.
• Resilient, detail-oriented, and capable of thinking critically to improve processes.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with quality management systems.
• Knowledge of writing work instructions or standard operating procedures.

This is a permanent position with progression opportunities available.

If this role sounds like it could be of interest, then please apply today for a confidential chat.

 

Established in 1994, G&P Quality Management is a world-leading provider of quality management services to the manufacturing industry, primarily in the automotive, aerospace and off-highway sectors. G&P operates as both an employment business and employment agency in providing and advertising opportunities for our clients.

G&P’s philosophy is to provide efficient and effective solutions to eliminate disruptions throughout the manufacturing process and supply chain to support the drive for zero defects reaching the end user.

 

G&P Quality Management is an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.