Production Supervisor

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Permanent

Salary Negotiable DoE



Your New Role

As a Production Supervisor, you'll be responsible for leading and supporting a manufacturing team to ensure products are produced safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. You'll oversee the day-to-day running of the production area, allocating work, monitoring performance and ensuring production targets are met. Working closely with Quality, Engineering, Logistics and Operations teams, you'll identify opportunities to improve processes, resolve production issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives. You'll also play a key role in developing your team through coaching, training and performance management, while ensuring effective communication between shifts to maintain a smooth production operation.

Ensuring Your Success

To be successful in this role, you'll have previous supervisory or leadership experience within a manufacturing or production environment and be confident managing people in a fast-paced setting. You'll have a strong understanding of health and safety, quality standards and production processes, with the ability to read engineering drawings and work collaboratively across departments. Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills are essential, along with experience using Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems such as ERP or MRP. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies would be highly advantageous, as would the ability to motivate teams, manage performance and deliver operational targets.

In Return

You'll join a global organisation that is committed to investing in its people, offering ongoing training, development and opportunities for career progression. You'll work within a collaborative and supportive manufacturing environment where you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact by driving operational improvements and developing high-performing teams. In return for your expertise, you'll receive a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package and the chance to build a long-term career with a business that values innovation, teamwork and continuous improvement.