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Production Supervisor
Location: Salisbury, UK (Onsite)
Hours: 40 hours per week (Mon-Fri, 08:30-17:00)
Salary: circa £35,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract: Temporary-to-Permanent Opportunity
About Us
Our client specialise in high-quality, low- to medium-volume electronics manufacturing and assembly. Based in the UK, they focus on highly regulated sectors including medical and defence, offering a fast, flexible, and technically informed assembly service.
They are ISO 13485 accredited, ensuring full build traceability and robust support for New Product Introduction (NPI). Their expert team helps turn complex product ideas into reality - reliably, compliantly, and on schedule.
The Role
We are looking for a hands-on and proactive Production Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing activities across PCBA, sub-assembly, final assembly, and test areas. This role is key to ensuring that production runs efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards.
Working closely with Engineering, Operations, Assembly, and QA teams, you'll play a vital role in supporting ongoing projects, introducing new products, and maintaining compliance in a dynamic and technically demanding environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate day-to-day production activities across all manufacturing stages
Manage and prioritise production schedules in collaboration with Operations and Business Development
Support NPI and prototyping projects, including implementing engineering changes
Maintain compliance with ISO 13485 and related regulatory standards
Participate in hands-on production activities when needed to meet demand
Identify and communicate Design for Manufacture (DFM) improvements to engineering
Conduct root cause analysis and lead corrective actions on process or quality issues
Assist in customer audits and quality system reviews
Ensure a clean, safe, and compliant working environment
About You
Essential:
Experience in electronics manufacturing, ideally in a CEM/EMS environment
Previous supervisory or senior operator experience in production
Strong knowledge of surface-mount and through-hole assembly processes
Ability to read technical drawings, BOMs, and process documentation
Effective problem-solving skills and a proactive approach
Confident communicator, comfortable working with cross-functional teams
Familiar with ERP/MRP systems (Microsoft Dynamics Business Central is a plus)
Well-organised with the ability to manage multiple orders and deadlines
Desirable:
Experience in a regulated environment (ISO 13485 or similar)
Previous involvement in customer audits and quality system maintenance
What We Offer
A role in delivering cutting-edge products across medical, defence, and industrial sectors
A collaborative, knowledgeable, and supportive team environment
Genuine career development opportunities
A company culture focused on quality, integrity, and innovation
Competitive salary and benefits
Opportunity for a permanent role for the right candidate
If you're ready to take the next step in your manufacturing career and want to contribute to meaningful, high-quality projects - we want to hear from you
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