Production Supervisor
Manufacturing Operations | Competitive Salary + Career Progression + Excellent Benefits
Ready to Lead a High-Performing Manufacturing Team?
We are seeking a proactive and driven Production Supervisor to lead production operations within a modern manufacturing environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys developing people, improving processes, and driving operational performance. You’ll join a business that values continuous improvement, invests in employee development, and offers genuine long-term career progression.
The Opportunity
As Production Supervisor, you will take responsibility for leading your team to safely achieve production, quality, delivery, and performance targets while creating a positive and engaged workplace culture.
You will play a key role in driving operational excellence, developing team capability, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing operation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate, and develop production teams to achieve operational goals.
- Champion a strong health and safety culture and ensure compliance with all site standards.
- Monitor production performance, quality, efficiency, and labour utilisation.
- Coach and mentor team members to maximise engagement and performance.
- Conduct performance reviews, manage attendance, and support employee development.
- Identify root causes of operational issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.
- Support continuous improvement activities and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
- Ensure effective communication between production teams and site leadership.
- Coordinate resources, materials, and workflows to meet production schedules.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping, organisation, and workplace discipline.
- Promote teamwork, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement.
About You
You are an experienced manufacturing professional with proven leadership skills and a passion for developing people and improving performance.
Essential Experience
- Experience leading teams within a manufacturing or production environment.
- Strong understanding of production processes and KPI-driven operations.
- Demonstrated people management and employee development experience.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to analyse performance data and drive improvements.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Flexible approach to working shift patterns where required.
- Previous experience as a Production Supervisor, Team Leader, Shift Leader, Manufacturing Supervisor, or Production Lead.
- Experience using ERP or manufacturing management systems.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, or 5S methodologies.
- Understanding of production planning, scheduling, and inventory control processes.
What’s On Offer?
✅ Competitive salary package
✅ Excellent career progression opportunities
✅ Ongoing training and leadership development
✅ Comprehensive benefits package
✅ Supportive and collaborative working environment
✅ Opportunity to contribute to a growing and successful manufacturing operation
✅ Long-term career stability and development
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