Production Engineering Supervisor

Production Engineering Supervisor – Lead, Innovate, and Grow with a Four-Day Week!

At Glowcroft, we offer more than just a job. By joining our team, you'll be part of an innovative, fast-growing company where your leadership and ideas will make a real impact. With a competitive salary of £35,000+ dependent on experience, a four-day working week, and a focus on work-life balance, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced machine setter, production engineer or maintenance engineer etc to take the next step in their career.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary of £35,000+ dependent on experience per annum.
• Four-day working week (Monday to Thursday, 7:15am - 6:00pm) for a better work-life balance.
• Annual Leave: 26 days annual leave including bank holidays.
• Pension scheme to support your future.
• Opportunities for career progression in a thriving, forward-thinking company.
• Be part of a company dedicated to sustainability and innovation, working with global brands.

About the Role

We are looking for a Production Engineering Supervisor to lead a team of engineers and machine setters, ensuring smooth and efficient production operations at our facility in Suffolk. This is a hands-on role where you'll take charge of day-to-day supervision, team development, and machinery troubleshooting, as well as collaborating with various departments to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise a team of engineers and machine setters to meet production targets.
• Ensure all machinery is set up correctly, troubleshoot issues, and carry out routine maintenance tasks.
• Coordinate and plan production schedules, ensuring efficiency across the department.
• Provide coaching and support to your team, helping them develop and grow.
• Monitor and improve production performance, identifying areas for optimisation.
• Ensure health & safety standards are followed and foster a safe working environment.
• Work closely with other departments, including sales, quality, and warehouse, to ensure smooth operations.

Requirements:

• Strong hands-on experience with machinery setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to plan and manage production schedules efficiently to meet targets and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments (e.g., production, sales, quality, warehouse).
• Familiarity with packaging machinery or a similar industrial environment (desirable).
• Relevant qualifications in mechanical or electrical engineering (e.g., City & Guilds, NVQ, BTEC, 18th edition wiring) are an advantage but not essential.

What We Offer:

• A salary range of £35,000+ per annum, based on experience.
• Four-day working week (Monday to Thursday, 7:15am - 6:00pm), with one Friday morning per month for planned maintenance.
• Annual Leave: 26 days annual leave including bank holidays across 4 day week.
• Opportunities for career development and progression in a growing company.

Location: Glowcroft Packaging Ltd, Needham Market, Suffolk.

Apply Today! If you're an experienced machine setter, engineer, maintenance engineer looking to lead a dynamic team and grow within a forward-thinking company, we'd love to hear from you. Click to apply.

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