Production Supervisor

About This Role

This permanent, full-time opportunity is for an experienced Production Supervisor to support daily manufacturing operations, maintain high standards of quality and safety, and help a production team work efficiently. The successful candidate will take a hands-on approach, combining supervisory responsibilities with practical production duties, and will work closely with management to support improvements across production processes, operational efficiency, and product quality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production activities, preparing work areas and ensuring everything is in place for scheduled jobs
• Assign tasks to production operatives and maintain accurate records of staff rotation
• Support team members in understanding their duties, ensuring they are confident in carrying out their responsibilities
• Monitor adherence to established assembly procedures and working practices
• Provide training and guidance on safe working methods
• Check that products are assembled and packaged correctly in accordance with quality control documentation and inspection requirements
• Maintain a clean, safe and well-organised production environment
• Use the MACDATA business management system effectively to support daily operations
• Ensure stock adjustments and corrections are completed each day
• Arrange stock transfers from other locations using the Ask Request system
• Monitor individual and team performance, reviewing productivity and working methods while providing constructive feedback to management
• Identify opportunities to improve existing processes, procedures and production performance
• Conduct Return to Work interviews following employee absences
• Assist with additional operational duties as directed by management

Requirements

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to plan daily workloads effectively
• Excellent attention to detail, particularly when maintaining product quality
• The ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing demands
• Clear communication skills and a supportive approach to supervising colleagues
• Knowledge of manufacturing components, parts and finished products
• Competence in using Microsoft Office applications
• An understanding of quality standards and inspection requirements within a production environment
• Previous experience working as a production or general operative
• Supervisory experience within a production or manufacturing environment
• A minimum of 24 months' relevant experience

Important Details

• Schedule: 39 hours per week; initially day shift only for 3-6 months, then rotating shifts (two weeks day shift, one week backshift)