Production Supervisor / Leader
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Position Overview & Specifications
MITSUI COMPONENTS EUROPE LTD
Part of a Multi-National Group, Mitsui Components Europe Ltd are an established, world leading manufacturer of high spec door locking systems for the automotive industry.
Production Supervisor / Leader
Salary: Competitive
Reporting to the Production Manager, the role involves supervising and leading all aspects of Production.
This exciting opportunity will focus on further developing an already successful Production department, driving daily output target achievement in our Assembly, Pass Through and Hot Rivet processes.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Supervising, leading and developing the Production department.
- Prepare production schedules and allocate resources.
- Ensure basic disciplines of time keeping and adherence to procedures.
- Lead continuous improvement activity to improve methods of work and quality of finished product.
- Assist with recruitment of associates.
- Train and coach associates to the required production and quality standards.
- Take responsibility for appropriate departmental documentation including, downtime reports, work instructions, return to work interviews, probationary and performance reviews.
- Attend and lead daily Manufacturing meetings as required.
- Set 5S standards and enforce adherence.
Ideal Experience/training Requirements:
- Significant supervisory manufacturing experience ideally from automotive industry or similar manufacturing environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge and experience of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Automotive quality systems etc.
- Excellent PC skills.
If you have the appropriate experience and qualifications then we would be pleased to hear from you. To apply, please make an application in writing to the HR department, providing a clear overview of your suitability for the role. Please provide current salary details and expectations.
No agencies please.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.
Job Type: Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Production Supervisor / Leader roles across Mitsui Components Europe Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £32,000 - £53,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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