Factory Supervisor Job at RPO Recruitment

Job Description

• A well-established manufacturing company in the glass and aluminium industry is looking for an experienced Factory Supervisor with strong leadership capabilities and hands-on production experience to oversee daily factory operations and ensure production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently met.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and motivate factory staff across multiple departments including cutting, assembling, polishing, lamination, and dispatch
• Manage daily production workflow, schedules, and resource allocation
• Ensure production targets are met within set deadlines and quality standards
• Monitor and enforce quality control checks throughout the manufacturing process
• Investigate and resolve production and quality issues timeously
• Track, analyse, and report on production output, downtime, and delays
• Enforce strict safety protocols when working with fragile materials and heavy machinery
• Communicate effectively with factory teams, management, and cross-functional departments
• Delegate tasks efficiently and manage staff performance, discipline, and conflict resolution
• Work closely with maintenance teams to minimise downtime and improve equipment efficiency
• Generate daily and weekly production, attendance, and stock reports

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a supervisory role within a glass and/or aluminium manufacturing environment
• In-depth knowledge of glass and aluminium processes including cutting, processing, polishing, assembling, and lamination
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Sound understanding of factory machinery, equipment, and safety procedures
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment
• Proficiency in factory management systems and Microsoft Excel and Word