NEW VACANCY! (PK9121)
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
ESSEX
SALARY: £17.00 PER HOUR + Overtime Available + 22 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
HOURS: Monday To Thursday: 6am Till 6pm
Friday: 6am Till 2:30pm
Saturday: 6am Till 11am
Our client is an independent manufacturer of bespoke cardboard tubes and cores producing millions of tubes annually, ranging from small diameters to large custom sizes, serving a wide range of sectors from industrial packaging, postal tubes, display/film props and carpet cores.
They are seeking a hands-on, reliable team member reporting to the Senior Production Supervisor in a busy cardboard and paper goods manufacturing environment. This role suits someone with engineering knowledge, strong problem-solving skills and the willingness to get stuck in wherever issues arise on the production floor.
Our client is open on the candidates experience; the ideal candidate will have an engineering mentality, will setting up machinery, troubleshooting, will assist with basic machine maintenance
Key Responsibilities:
Support the Senior Production Supervisor in daily production operations
Assist with basic machine maintenance, adjustments, and set-up
Identify, troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and process-related issues
Help maintain production flow and output targets
Monitor product quality throughout the manufacturing process
Carry out quality checks to ensure products meet specifications and customer standards
Identify defects, investigate root causes, and assist with corrective actions
Support training and guidance of Machine Operators where required
Ensure Health & Safety procedures and housekeeping standards are followed
Record and report production issues, quality concerns, downtime, and improvementsRequired Skills & Qualities:
Engineering knowledge with strong mechanical aptitude
Confident using hand tools and basic workshop equipment
Ability to follow technical instructions and drawings
Willingness to learn production machinery and processes
Proactive and hands-on approach to problem solving
Strong attention to detail, particularly regarding quality control
Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced production environment
Flexible and dependableDesirable Skills (Not Essential)
Experience using welding equipment
Experience operating lathes or other machining equipment
Strong practical workshop skills
Previous experience in manufacturing, engineering, or production environments
Forklift licence (advantageous but not required)Would this position be of interest?