Manufacturing Supervisor

Closing Room Supervisor - Shoe Manufacturing

Location: Northampton, NN1
Pay Rate: Competitive (DOE)
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7:30am - 4:30pm | Friday, 7:30am - 12:30pm
Job Type: Full-time
Start Date: Immediate

Closing Room Supervisor Required - Northampton

Quest Employment are currently recruiting for an experienced Closing Room Supervisor to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Northampton, NN1.

This is a great opportunity for someone with previous supervisory experience within a footwear, garment, textile or manufacturing environment. The role would suit someone who has a strong eye for detail, understands production flow, and can support a team to maintain high standards of quality and efficiency.

The Role

As a Closing Room Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of the department, ensuring production targets, quality standards and workflow are maintained.

Your duties may include:

• Supervising the Closing Room team and supporting daily production
• Monitoring quality standards throughout the department
• Carrying out regular spot checks and ensuring work meets required standards
• Allocating work based on team skills, priorities and production needs
• Liaising with planning, managers and other departments to maintain production flow
• Reporting any production issues or delays promptly
• Supporting booking in and booking out processes where required
• Providing guidance, support and constructive feedback to team members
• Ensuring machinery, equipment and the room are maintained correctly
• Supporting hands-on production work when required
• Promoting a clean, organised and safe working environment
• Following all health and safety procedures

What We're Looking For

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have previous experience in a similar supervisory role
• Have experience within footwear, garment, textile or manufacturing environments
• Have strong attention to detail and a quality-focused approach
• Are confident managing workflow and production priorities
• Have good communication and team leadership skills
• Can work closely with other departments and managers
• Are proactive, organised and able to support change within a department
• Are happy to be hands-on and support production when needed

What's in it for you?

• Monday to Friday daytime hours
• Early finish every Friday
• Full-time opportunity
• Supportive working environment
• Opportunity to work with a well-established Northampton manufacturer
• Factory holiday calendar in place
• Long-term career opportunity

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