Graduate Production Supervisor

Are you a recent graduate looking to take your first step into a leadership role within a world-class manufacturing environment? Do you have the ambition to develop your people management skills, drive continuous improvement and build a successful career in operations?

DENSO is a global leader in advanced automotive technology, systems and components, renowned for innovation, quality and sustainable manufacturing, DENSO continues to shape the future of the automotive industry.

At DENSO Marston Ltd in Shipley, West Yorkshire, we design and manufacture high-performance heat exchange units and cooling modules for leading OEMs across the off-highway construction, agricultural and engine power markets.

We are now looking for a Graduate Production Supervisor to join our Production team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated graduate to gain hands-on experience within a large-scale manufacturing operation while developing the skills required for a future management career.

Working Hours & Benefits

Monday – Thursday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Friday: 8:30am – 1:30pm

Following training, you will transition onto the alternating shift pattern comprising of 6am-2pm/2pm-10pm working hours

Benefits include:

25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution
Life assurance (4x salary)
Permanent Health Insurance (following qualifying period)
Structured development and career progression opportunities
Exposure to a global manufacturing business
Opportunity to work alongside experienced production leaders
The Role
This is a development-focused supervisory position that offers a unique opportunity to gain broad exposure across production operations while supporting the day-to-day running of a busy manufacturing environment.

Working closely with experienced Production Supervisors and Managers, you will develop an understanding of production management, continuous improvement, team leadership and operational performance.

You will contribute to a range of administrative, operational and improvement activities while gaining valuable insight into how a high-performing manufacturing facility operates.

Key Responsibilities

Support Production Supervisors in the day-to-day management of production activities
Develop and maintain process documentation in line with quality management systems
Liaise with multiple departments across the manufacturing facility
Assist with production administration and reporting activities
Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing techniques
Identify opportunities to improve production output, capacity and efficiency
Assist in reducing waste, scrap and rework across production processes
Support the monitoring of production performance and key operational KPIs
Help ensure production targets, quality standards and safety requirements are achieved
Assist with downtime reporting and operational performance tracking
Contribute to continuous improvement and business improvement projects
Promote and maintain high standards of Health & Safety throughout the production environment What We're Looking For

Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Leadership Studies or a related discipline
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Confident and professional approach when working with people at all levels
Excellent organisational and administrative skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks effectively
Self-motivated with a proactive approach to learning and development
Resilient and able to perform effectively within a busy manufacturing environment
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications
Flexible approach to work, including occasional shift or out-of-hours requirements Why Join DENSO?
This role is ideal for an ambitious graduate who wants more than a typical entry-level position. You'll gain exposure to production leadership, continuous improvement, operational management and people development within a globally recognised manufacturing organisation.

If you're looking for a role where you can learn from experienced leaders, contribute fresh ideas and build the foundations of a successful career in manufacturing management, we'd love to hear from you