Production Supervisor

Ateliers du Portugal, is part of one of the largest international luxury groups. At ATEPELI we are dedicated to the production of exclusive leather goods and footwear components. Currently, we have 3 workshops in the north of Portugal, more specifically, in Ponte de Lima, Penafiel and Santa Maria da Feira. We are committed to providing the best possible environment to nurture our employee's skills and to flourish their talent. We're seeking a proven, results-driven Production Manager/Chef d'Équipe (minimum 5 years' experience) to lead a dynamic team of 25-35 artisans. You'll be instrumental in driving excellence and efficiency across our production operations. What you'll do To optimize the performance of your production team by: Prioritizing workplace safety, product quality, efficient workflows, and on-time delivery within your designated area. Fostering teamwork to achieve shared objectives. Spearheading continuous improvement initiatives. Identifying and nurturing individual talent, empowering your team's professional growth. Championing adherence to all health, safety, and environmental regulations. Overseeing daily production activities, ensuring optimal resource utilization, including the management of production schedules across different shifts. Managing team training requirements. Contributing actively to process improvement and development projects. Analyzing performance data to implement effective corrective measures. Promoting transparency and open communication within your team and across departments. Maintaining a positive, collaborative, and productive work environment. Upholding all company policies and procedures. Providing support to the Production Director on key projects, as needed. Is this position made for you? Graduated in Engineering, Industrial Management, or a related field. Well-versed in production management principles and lean manufacturing methodologies. An experienced production team leader (minimum 5 years). Known for your ethical values and commitment to confidentiality. Highly organized, with excellent time management, teamwork, and critical thinking abilities. Proficient in standard IT software (Excel, etc.). Knowledgeable in health, safety, and environmental regulations. A skilled communicator and problem-solver, with demonstrable leadership qualities. This position will remain open until filled. If our Talent Acquisition team identifies your background as a potential fit, you will be contacted directly regarding the next steps in the application process. ATEPELI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. ATEPELI is a company that respects the uniqueness of each employee and offers everyone the means to find their place and prosper. We promote initiatives aimed at supporting professional equality for everyone. We strive to go above and beyond purely symbolic measures by building a culture passionate about meaningful strategies aimed at crafting an inclusive workforce.