Manufacturing Supervisor

Futures is looking to appoint a Manufacturing supervisor based in Leeds for a well known fast paced manufacturing business. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys being on the shop floor, driving standards, and keeping production moving safely, efficiently, and on time.

You ll be responsible for supervising a team of operators within a busy manufacturing facility, ensuring daily production targets are met while maintaining quality, safety, and performance standards. This is a role for someone who leads from the front visible, practical, and decisive.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of production/assembly operatives
• Deliver daily and weekly production plans in line with KPIs
• Maintain high standards of health & safety and ensure compliance at all times
• Monitor quality, output, and efficiency, taking corrective action where required
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across people, process, and layout
• Conduct shift handovers, team briefings, and performance reviews
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, and Planning to resolve issues quickly
• Manage absence, performance, and day-to-day people matters on shift

The ideal candidate

• Proven experience as a Manufacturing Supervisor / Team Leader in a fast-paced, assembly-based manufacturing environment
• Comfortable managing teams in a high-volume, target-driven setting
• Strong people leadership skills with a hands-on, visible management style
• Good understanding of health & safety and quality standards in manufacturing
• Confident communicator who can engage teams and drive accountability
• Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement is an advantage
• Experience driving continuous improvement on the shop floor.

• Suits someone who enjoys pace, problem-solving, and leading from the shop floor

If you re currently supervising or leading teams in an assembly-focused manufacturing environment and are looking for your next step in Leeds, this is a role worth exploring.