Production Supervisor

2 weeks ago


Southampton, United Kingdom National Vehicle Distribution Full time

Company Overview NVD is a family‑owned business founded in 1980 that assists vehicle manufacturers with timely and incident‑free distribution of their products. As a one‑stop shop, NVD delivers the three main pillars of outbound logistics—transporting, storing, and enhancing vehicles—before delivery to end customers. The company pioneers the digitisation of the FVL industry, introduces efficiencies, and continuously improves service quality. Role Summary The Production Supervisor is responsible for planning, organising and controlling production resources so that customer requirements are met efficiently and effectively. This includes monitoring key performance indicators such as cost, quality, delivery, housekeeping and attendance, ensuring compliance with company standards and health and safety regulations. The position leads and develops a team to achieve high levels of performance, motivation and engagement, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. The role holder actively drives initiatives to optimise processes, reduce costs and enhance equipment utilisation. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, with the ability to adapt to different audiences, build productive working relationships and handle challenging situations confidently. The individual is expected to lead by example, promote teamwork, encourage innovation and maintain a strong sense of urgency to ensure progress and delivery of key objectives. Key Responsibilities Plan and organise production resources to meet customer requirements. Monitor and control key performance indicators of cost, quality, delivery, housekeeping and absence. Support and drive continuous improvement activities to optimise costs, equipment and processes. Lead direct reports, building effective teams, developing motivation and commitment, maintaining morale and addressing all disciplinary issues. Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, including Health and Safety. Behavioural Skills Lead from the front, setting an example of high performance, commitment and flexibility. Adapt communication style to different situations/audiences, presenting a professional image at all times. Build and maintain effective working relationships with peers. Explain and present requirements in a clear way, gaining buy‑in. Handle difficult situations confidently. Reason with information in response to questioning and present answers. Keep up to date with legislative and best practice changes. Generate new ideas, processes and practices to make the company more efficient. Continuously review processes and make suggestions for potential improvements. Maintain a sense of pace and urgency so new initiatives and projects do not stagnate. Actively build relationships and promote team decision making through participation. Support and coach other team members and resolve conflict. Performance Measures Achievement of key accountabilities as outlined in this document. Pay And Benefits £21 - £23 per hour depending on experience Full time contract Uniform Staff car parking Tyre purchase scheme Tool purchase scheme Mental Health and Wellbeing Scheme Employee Assistance Program Newly built workshop Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Management and Manufacturing Industries Motor Vehicle Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr



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