Production Senior Supervisor
East Sussex
Based On-Site
£39.5k
Early start times avaiable!
Would you like to join a well-established and growing manufacturing organisation with a strong customer-focused culture? As part of their continued expansion, we are seeking an experienced Senior Supervisor to lead operations on the factory floor, inspire teams and help drive operational excellence.
This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in safety, quality and continuous improvement.
The Role
As Senior Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day production activities, ensuring targets are met while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and efficiency. You will lead by example, promote accountability, and play a key role in developing and supporting your team.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee daily factory floor operations
* Produce daily, weekly, and monthly KPI reports
* Ensure accurate and timely completion of production paperwork
* Maintain control of processes, stock checks, and finished goods
* Update and maintain project management and ERP systems
* Create and manage works orders
* Update production schedules and MRP to reflect real-time performance
* Promote accountability, ownership, and high performance within the team
* Communicate effectively across departments on materials, quality, engineering, workload, and staffing
* Maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness and organisation
* Carry out any other reasonable duties as required
Key Skills & Experience
* Proven experience in a supervisory or management role withing a factory/warehouse/manufacturing or production environment
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
* Self-motivated with drive, ambition, and a desire to develop professionally
* Ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously
* Strong IT skills, particularly Excel
* Positive, proactive, and solutions-focused approach
* Ability to make sound decisions under pressure
* Experience coaching and developing team members through performance management and 1-to-1s
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines
* Commitment to health, safety, and continuous improvement
* Customer-focused mindset with a collaborative approach
What We Offer
* £19 per hour plus overtime and bonus scheme
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Company pension scheme
* Group life assurance
* Health cash plan
If you are an experienced manager/supervisor who enjoys leading from the front and making a real impact, we would love to hear from you