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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