Production Supervisor
Yolk Recruitment are supporting a leading manufacturing business with the search for an experienced Production Supervisor to join their operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with manufacturing leadership experience to take responsibility for production performance, team development, and operational efficiency within a fast-paced production environment.
The successful candidate will lead a team of cell leaders, operators, and production staff, ensuring daily manufacturing targets are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and productivity. You'll play a key role in delivering on-time production, high equipment utilisation, minimal waste, and continuous improvement across the manufacturing area.
This role would suit someone currently working as a Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor, Line Leader, or Production Team Leader looking for their next step in a growing manufacturing environment.
Key responsibilities:
Lead, motivate, and develop production operators, cell leaders, and support staff to achieve daily manufacturing targets
Monitor and report on production output, manpower utilisation, and quality performance
Ensure production is delivered on time and in full in line with the production plan
Promote and maintain a safe working environment, ensuring all Health & Safety procedures are followed
Monitor section performance and productivity to ensure company operational objectives are achieved
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the manufacturing area to support business goals
Reduce material waste and production losses to improve efficiency and cost performance
Maintain high standards of housekeeping, organisation, and visual management across the production area
Monitor and respond to quality performance data, using internal systems and feedback to improve results
Plan and manage section output across daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules
Ensure appropriate cross-training and skills development of production staff, maintaining training matrices
Identify and support future training and development needs within the team
Minimise the risk of aged or delayed orders through effective planning and production control
Liaise with internal teams and customers where required to support operational delivery
Prepare and present operational information during team, quality, or performance meetings
Carry out line management responsibilities, including performance reviews and staff developmentThis is what you'll need:
Previous experience as a Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor, Line Leader, or Production Team Leader.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing and production processes.
Excellent team leadership and communication skills.
Ability to manage performance and productivity in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.And this is what you'll get:
Competitive salary.
Private medical insurance.
Death in service