Supervisor - Manufacturing

About This Role

Leading a team of 15–20 employees, the Manufacturing Supervisor ensures daily operations are carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with quality standards, KPIs, and customer expectations. This hands-on leadership role focuses on coordinating production activities, supporting operational performance, and ensuring work is completed accurately and on time. The supervisor will develop deep knowledge of production processes and act as a subject matter expert, contributing to team success and business performance through coaching, communication, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and support a team of 15–20 employees to achieve daily production and operational objectives
• Coordinate production activities to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with quality and performance standards
• Monitor KPIs, productivity, quality, and service levels, taking action to address challenges and improve results
• Provide coaching, feedback, and development support to help team members grow and succeed
• Act as a subject matter expert for manufacturing processes, providing guidance and hands-on support when operational issues arise
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, and process performance and support the implementation of improvements
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, operational standards, and company policies
• Communicate clearly with employees, peers, and management to ensure alignment on priorities and objectives
• Support workforce planning, training, and operational continuity within the department

Requirements

• Experience leading or coordinating people within a manufacturing, production, warehouse, or operational environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, coach, and support a diverse workforce
• Ability to balance people leadership with operational execution and performance management
• Experience working with operational targets, KPIs, quality standards, and continuous improvement initiatives
• A proactive mindset, willingness to learn, and commitment to creating a positive and high-performing team environment

Benefits

• Exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization
• Opportunities for personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere

About the Company

DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities it serves globally. With a dedicated, diverse, and professional team of more than 120,000 employees spanning 75 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. The company is rapidly transforming and integrating its businesses across Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics, and Technology, uniting global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions. DP World is also reshaping the future by investing in innovation, from intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade and minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.