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Production Supervisor
* BSW Dalbeattie, DG5 4PL
* Rotating Shift Pattern (days 6am-3pm/nights 8pm-5am)
* 42.5hrs/week
* Full Time/Permanent
As a Production Supervisor you will take a hands-on approach, working alongside and leading a dedicated team of operators and team leaders working on a shift rota. You will be responsible for key site-based production activities, including the effective planning of schedules to ensure we meet customer demand.
Specifically, some responsibilities of a Production Supervisor include:
* Hands on leadership of production teams to produce and deliver high-quality products to set standards.
* Gauge and monitor product quality to specified standards, carrying out and recording dimensional checks of all production lines running on shift.
* Monitor machine settings, optimising performance and carry out tool changes on machines to meet production demands.
* Identify any faults in mechanical/electrical deviations or failings in product quality, rectifying where possible or reporting to the relevant departments.
* Uphold rigorous Health & Safety standards, ensuring employees are working safely, in a clean and hazard free environment & enforcing the correct use of PPE.
* Continuous development of team members in line with training plans.
About you:
Already an experienced leader within a manufacturing environment, we are looking for a motivated and organised individual with proven people management skills. In addition, you'll have:
* Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Excellent computer skills across all Microsoft products.
* High influencing and interpersonal skills.
* A firm commitment to continuous improvement.
About BSW:
BSW Group is the largest timber and forestry business in the UK, with operating divisions spanning the whole supply chain, from tree nurseries and woodland management to sawmilling and pallets.
We market 35 million saplings annually through the country's leading commercial tree nursery, have planted a billion trees through Tilhill Forestry, supply sustainable timber products to an array of industries as BSW Timber, and manufacture millions of pallets a year as Scott Pallets. We work to keep industry moving and aim to be the most technically advanced timber business in the country.
With an ethos to use everything and waste nothing, we leverage technology and cutting-edge practices to supply the diverse demands of the UK, helping to build sustainable worlds.
Benefits:
In return, you can look forward to developing a long-term career with one of the industry's leading employers. As well as the competitive salary, this position includes other benefits such as:
* Discounted rate on a range of BSW products including Woodfuel Direct.
* Employee benefits portal with access to exclusive deals and discounts on 100s of high street brands, utilities, eating out and more
* Confidential 24/7 support with the Well-being hub.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Funded learning and career development opportunities.
Dalbeattie is a truly beautiful place to live and work. With breathtaking scenery, outstanding natural beauty and the fact that you're never far away from lochs, rivers and sea, it's a mecca for fishing, biking, walking and golf. And with vibrant and popular food towns like Castle Douglas right on your doorstep, it's got something for everyone.
Whichever way you look at it, this role offers a great career opportunity within a highly successful business, able to offer you excellent rewards and a lifestyle to match.
Closing date for applications: 28th February 2026
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