Senior Supervisor

Job Title: Senior Supervisor
Location: Sunderland
Hours: Two-shift pattern (06:45 to 15:03 and 15:00 to 23:18).
Salary: Up to £66,000 DOE
Benefits:

• 26 days annual holiday + 8 Bank Holidays (including summer and Christmas shutdowns)
  
• Free on-site electric vehicle charging
  
• Car lease scheme
  
• Pension (GPP) – 4.5% employer / 4.5% employee
  
• Life assurance (4x pensionable pay after 1 year of service for GPP members)
  
• Private healthcare
  
• On-site occupational health support
  
• Company sick pay
  
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
  
• Cycle-to-work scheme
  
• Profit share scheme
  
• Sports and social club
  
• Long service awards
  
• Monthly prize draw
  
• On-site canteen
  Job Description:
  You will lead, coach, and develop Supervisors and Operators to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality press operations. This position demands a strong leader capable of balancing production performance with continuous improvement, cost efficiency, and people development.
  Key Responsibilities:
  
• Lead strategic deployment of QCDMS (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Morale, Safety) to achieve UPS targets.
  
• Drive improvement initiatives aligned with departmental and midterm strategic plans.
  
• Oversee daily production planning to meet cost, capacity, and customer demand.
  
• Optimise machine performance and shift discipline through press availability and SPM (Strokes Per Minute) control.
  
• Manage people performance through structured coaching, appraisals, and succession planning.
  
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental policies.
  
• Support HR processes, including absence, recruitment, and employee relations.
  
• Champion a culture of ownership, teamwork, and proactive problem-solving at shop floor level.
  Skills & Experience:
  
• Minimum Level 5 qualification in Operations Management (or equivalent) is required.
  
• Proven leadership experience in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment.
  
• Team leadership experience
  
• Experience in Automotive manufacturing or press shop
  
• Experience of strategic change and making a long-term impact to production within manufacturing.
  Why Join the Company?
  This is an exceptional opportunity to step into a senior operational leadership role within a globally respected automotive manufacturer. You’ll be joining a business that values safety, precision, and innovation — and invests heavily in its people.
  With clear progression pathways, a supportive leadership culture, and access to cutting-edge manufacturing technology, this is the perfect role for an experienced leader seeking to make a measurable impact in a world-class production environment.
  The Company:
  Our client is a leading global automotive manufacturer, part of a world-renowned network producing high-quality pressed steel components for major car makers. The Sunderland site is a flagship production facility equipped with advanced robotic press technology, operating to the highest standards of efficiency, safety, and quality.
  With a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence, the company drives innovation in metal forming and assembly