Overview
Location: Sheffield
Job Type: Permanent : Full Time
Hours: Mon–Thu 7:30am–4:30pm; Friday 7:30am–1:00pm
Salary: competitive
Interviews: Immediate start; two‑stage process
About The Role
We are seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor with a solid background in manufacturing to join our team. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, this role is ideal for someone who has developed their career from the ground up in production and is now ready to lead teams, drive improvement, and deliver results.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual with at least 3 years experience in manufacturing within the same business and proven supervisory or senior team leader experience. We’re looking for someone who thrives on taking ownership, implementing improvement methods, and pushing performance forward: not just following established routines.
Key Responsibilities
* Supervise and support production operatives and team leaders on the factory floor.
* Lead by example, motivating your team to hit production targets while maintaining quality and safety standards.
* Apply lean manufacturing techniques and identify improvement methods to boost efficiency.
* Manage workflows, production schedules, and resources to ensure smooth operations.
* Collaborate with other departments and management to resolve issues and enhance performance.
* Maintain accurate production data, stock records, and planning documents.
* Contribute to training, development, and performance reviews of team members.
* Troubleshoot production issues, working to reduce downtime and drive continuous improvement.
What We're Looking For
* Proven experience in a manufacturing environment (minimum 3 years in the same business).
* Background in supervision, team leadership, or stepping up from a senior operative role.
* Strong knowledge of production planning, quality, and health and safety standards.
* Ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams.
* Enthusiastic, proactive, and improvement-focused mindset.
* Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
* Local to (Insert location) or able to commute reliably.
Closing Date
Closing date: 29/09/2025
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Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. While we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future.
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