For our client, an international manufacturing company, we are looking for an Engineering Supervisor.

Purpose of the role

The aim of this role is to lead the technical department and support the Engineering Manager in achieving top performance at sites in the UK and the Czech Republic.

The role holder is responsible for leading the technical team, ensuring fulfillment of internal and external customer requirements, maintaining quality standards, and maximizing work efficiency in a safe working environment.

The Engineering Supervisor is a key team member who, despite seniority, maintains a practical (“hands-on”) approach, supports continuous improvement, and works closely with production, shift management, team leaders, procurement, and the technical team in the UK.

Main responsibilities

Managing daily machine-related issues and ensuring their rapid resolution to minimize downtime
Effective utilization of workforce and technologies, minimizing downtime and maximizing output
Preparing technical plans and implementing them in line with customer requirements
Supporting the Engineering Manager in strategy development
Designing and implementing measures for continuous improvement
Monitoring new technologies and proposing their application
Leading and motivating the team, developing employees
Organizing external services and participating in supplier or partner visits
Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
Participating in daily production meetings and communicating risks that could affect deadlines
Involvement in recruitment of new employees in cooperation with HR
Collaboration with production management
Identifying training and development needs for the team
Managing employee performance (in the absence of the Engineering Manager)
Conducting 1:1 meetings and return-to-work interviews
Participating in customer visits and ensuring their proper conduct
Supporting cross-company collaboration
Contributing to investment (CAPEX) decision-making

Requirements :

Secondary or university education in electrical engineering
Certification according to Government Regulation No. 194/2022 Coll., at least §6 (§7 advantageous)
Excellent communication skills
Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel)
Commercial mindset and customer orientation
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
Analytical thinking and data-driven work
Experience in maintenance of production lines
Team leadership experience
English proficiency at least B2
Experience with improving production processes

Work schedule / shifts: 5 days a week, flexibility for weekend work (the schedule may regularly include weekend days, e.g., Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday–Saturday).