422 Production Supervisor jobs in the United Kingdom

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Production Supervisor
Rugby
Rotating Days & Nights (6am - 6pm)
57,324.50 (including shift allowance & guaranteed overtime)
Permanent Role + Excellent Benefits (life assurance, generous pension, etc.)

We're looking for a confident Production Team Leader to join a busy factory that manufactures concrete products for the construction industry.

This is very manual, hands on and it can be mucky!

What you'll be doing:

• Leading and motivating a small team of operatives.
• Driving standards in product quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Keeping control of KPIs and costs (including overtime management).
• Running daily briefings, tackling staff issues, and completing computer-based tasks.
• Rolling your sleeves up and operating machinery alongside your team.

Why this role?

This is a hands-on leadership position where you'll make a real impact every day. It's also a fantastic step up for an experienced existing Team Leader / Supervisor looking to progress within a large, stable and people-focused company.

What we're looking for:

• Proven supervisory or team-leading experience in a production environment (not warehouse or any other sector)
• Strong health & safety knowledge.
• A natural communicator - approachable, organised, and confident.

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Futures Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to join a well-established and growing manufacturing company. In this key role, you’ll lead a team of operatives and team leaders, driving daily production performance while supporting lean initiatives and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise day-to-day production, ensuring targets are met safely and efficiently.
• Monitor product quality through inspections and corrective actions.
• Mentor, train, and develop team members to build a high-performing workforce.
• Collaborate with HR and the Production Manager to implement training and succession plans.
• Identify process bottlenecks and drive lean improvements to boost productivity.
• Ensure all health & safety standards are upheld on the shop floor.
• Maintain accurate production and performance records.
• Communicate KPIs, risks, and improvements to senior leadership.
• Support cross-functional coordination to achieve company goals.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in a production supervisory role within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of lean principles and process improvement.
• Confident leader with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Organised, proactive, and quality-focused.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Comfortable using production systems and Microsoft Office.

If this sounds like your next opportunity, click apply now.

Production Supervisor – Grimsby

Are you a natural leader with a passion for operational excellence in a fast-paced production environment? We’re looking for a Production Supervisor to take charge of a busy packing operation in Grimsby, ensuring production targets, quality, and safety standards are met every day.

This isn’t just any supervisory role – it’s your chance to lead, inspire, and make a real impact across a dynamic production environment, working with a team dedicated to quality, safety, and efficiency.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading your team to deliver production plans safely, on time, and in full every day.

• Driving food safety, quality, and compliance , ensuring every product meets customer standards.

• Managing labour effectively, including recruitment and coordination of agency operators.

• Monitoring KPIs and production metrics to identify opportunities, reduce waste, and improve efficiency .

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams – from engineering to despatch – to keep production running smoothly .

• Stepping up to cover the Retail Manager role when required.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience supervising medium to large teams , ideally in FMCG or food production.

• Strong knowledge of food safety and health & safety standards.

• Exceptional communication skills – you can motivate your team and handle audits with clarity.

• Ability to work under pressure and solve problems proactively .

What’s in it for you:

• £34,000 - £38,000

• 4 on 4 off shift pattern – giving you excellent work-life balance.

• 20 days holiday plus pension (5% employee, 3% employer).

• Life insurance (3x salary), employee assistance programme, and cycle-to-work scheme.

• Unlimited refreshments, on-site parking, and referral bonuses.

This is your chance to step into a pivotal role where your leadership shapes production success and brand reputation. If you thrive in a fast-paced, operational environment and love leading teams to exceed expectations, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your career as a Production Supervisor.

Join Our Team as a Production Supervisor in Barnsley!

Are you a driven and experienced Production Supervisor looking for your next challenge? Our client is seeking a dynamic individual to lead their manufacturing operations and ensure that production targets are met with precision and excellence. If you're passionate about fostering a safe and efficient working environment, we want to hear from you!

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: 39,000 per annum (36,000 pa including a 3,000 shift allowance for our three-shift rotation).
• Working Hours: Enjoy a structured workweek, Monday to Friday, totalling 39 hours. 3 shifts, Our shifts are:

- Mornings: 6 am to 2 pm (Mon-Thurs), 6 am to 1 pm (Fri)
- Afternoons: 2 pm to 10 pm (Mon-Thurs), 1 pm to 8 pm (Fri)
- Nights: 10 pm to 6 am (Mon-Thurs), 8 pm to 3 am (Fri)

• Generous Holidays: 35 days off per year, including bank holidays.
• Pension Scheme: Auto-enrolment at 4%, with the company matching up to 5%.
• Life Cover: Three times your basic salary.
• Health Benefits: Westfield Health cash plan.
• Additional Perks: Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme, annual Cycle to Work scheme, Christmas saving scheme, and purchase leave scheme.

Your Mission:
As the Production Supervisor, you will direct the manufacturing operations across assigned production lines, ensuring that we meet our production volume, cost, and quality targets while adhering to health and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Control production activities, material flow and inventory to achieve cost and quality targets and

production schedules of the assigned production line(s)

• Prioritise production based on current manning levels
• Liaise with contracts team to align production activity with customer expectations
• Analyse stock levels against contract requirements and prioritise production based on availability
• Manage production activity based on current sales volume
• Advise key stakeholders on production levels and activities
• Allocate production activity by capacity and manning capabilities
• Lead production meetings to communicate and allocate production activity
• Utilise lean manufacturing techniques to maximise productivity and efficiencies focussing on continuous improvement -e.g. OEE, control of accidents/incidents, scrap levels, down time, TQM including 5S implementation, 5S audit scores, SCRA completion

Ensure compliance of standards

• Ensure operators are trained in standard operating procedures
• Ensure HSQE compliance to company and legal requirements
• Participate in scheduled health and safety observations, monitor correct working practises and take corrective action where appropriate
• Manage the implementation of Personal Safety Action Plans
• Participate in risk assessments
• Lead accident investigations
• Monitor the quality and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures
• Perform quality inspections
• Investigate customer complaints to identify deviations
• Implement new processes and procedures to counteract deviations
• Ensure production complies with relevant British Standards
• Contribute to CARES 18001 audit
• Manage stock take
• Conduct toolbox talks

Manage and supervise assigned production line(s)

• Liaise with maintenance to arrange machine services, plan preventative maintenance and repair stoppage issues
• Minimise the disruption of equipment and size changes to ensure
• Review production figures and activities to create and implement process improvements
• Implement and maintain TQM standards

Lead, direct, evaluate and develop a team of functional professionals or other professionals to ensure that the plant meets its established targets and standards

• Conduct interviews for internal and external candidates
• Complete induction, on boarding and probationary reviews in a timely manner
• Evaluate individuals' performance and set objectives for the future

Your Expertise:
We're looking for a candidate with a robust background in production supervision, who is well-versed in:

• Experience of supervising , managing and leading a team
• Manufacturing , Engineering or Construction industry experience
• Strong leadership capabilities to evaluate, develop, and motivate a team.

This is a excellent opportunity to join a well established company based in Barnsley.

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Production Shift Supervisor

Medway

£35k - £40k DOE

6am-6pm – Days only (4 days 4 on, 4 days off)

My client is looking for a Production Supervisor to join their well-established organisation on the day shift within the FMCG sector . If you have experience working within the FCMG sector as a Production Supervisor, are looking for a new opportunity, and have experience with the below duties, then apply now!

As a Production Shift Supervisor, you will be:

• Leading the production team and ensuring KPIs and production targets are being met.
li>Reviewing team and individual performance as well as identifying areas for improvement.
• Ensuring constant availability of raw materials and packing materials for optimal efficiency.
• Completing all relevant documentation for BRC and ISO standards.
• Liaising with the Production Manager, HR, and any other departments for any people issues.
• Any other duties required.

The successful candidate will have / be:

• Solid experience as a Production Supervisor within the FMCG sector – Ideally food manufacturing.
< i>Strong people management and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (HACCP & BRC).
• Able to lead by example.

If you believe you meet the above criteria, please apply for immediate consideration!

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The Company

We are seeking a Production Supervisor to join a long-established manufacturer at their Bingley site. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a leadership role with clear progression routes as part of a wider growth and succession strategy.

The Role

• p>Lead and motivate a team of production operatives 

• Create and maintain SOPs.

• Deliver training and support staff development.

• Work closely with planning to ensure efficient scheduling.

• Promote and enforce health & safety standards.

• Use ERP systems (SAP experience desirable, training provided for other ERP users).

Essential Requirements

• Proven supervisory/leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Ability to coordinate and deliver training.

• IT literacy and familiarity with ERP systems.

• Strong health & safety knowledge.

Desirable Experience

• Background in belts, textiles, or other process-led manufacturing.

• Experience within succession planning or change/modernisation environments.

Benefits

• £34,000 – £40,000 DOE 

• 27 days holiday + bank holidays (3 days reserved for Christmas shutdown).

• Annual bonus of up to 5% (based on group/regional performance).

• Pension: 5% employer / 2.5% employee (with salary sacrifice option).

• Life insurance: 3x salary.

• Employee Assistance Programme.

• Healthcare cash plan options.

• Company phone provided.

Why Apply?

• Stable, secure employer with global presence.

• Genuine progression opportunities into senior leadership.

• Supportive management and positive team culture.

• Chance to be part of a modernisation journey, bringing new ideas to shape the future of the site.

• Excellent track record of employee development and long-term career growth.

Help us build homes of the future.
We're looking for a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead a team in a busy timber frame factory. You'll keep production running smoothly, make sure quality and safety standards are met, and help the team hit targets.

What you'll do:

• Supervise daily production and allocate tasks
• Lead and support a team of operatives
• Keep standards high on quality and safety
• Work with management and other teams to stay on schedule

What we're looking for:

• Experience in a supervisory role (manufacturing or construction preferred)
• Strong people skills - able to lead, motivate, and train
• Good knowledge of health & safety in a factory setting
• Organised, reliable, and able to work under pressure

What we offer:

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Training and career growth opportunities
• A supportive team in a growing business

Click "Apply now" or send your CV to (url removed) 

Production Supervisor

• Annual Salary: 35,000 - 45,000 (depending on experience)
• Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire, R
• Job Type: Permanent, Full-time, On-site

Join our Clients innovative team at a leading company specialising in high precision products for a variety of industries. We are seeking a Production Supervisor who is confident, organised, and self-motivated. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys managing people with respect, and excels at meeting deadlines.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Supervise the Shop Floor to ensure efficient workflow, attendance, and adherence to production schedules.
• Progress-chase jobs through the Shop Floor, collaborating with various teams to proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks, ensuring production schedules are achieved.
• Conduct regular team briefings to communicate priorities, deadlines, and any changes to schedules or processes.
• Escalate issues affecting production or delivery timelines to relevant departments or senior managers.
• Ensure staff follow company procedures, quality standards, and health & safety policies.
• Maintain accurate records of production performance and report regularly to senior management.
• Continuously look for ways to improve processes and increase efficiency.
• Actively involve in production, team, and staff meetings.
• Assist in managing staff conflict professionally, working closely with HR to escalate or resolve issues where necessary.
• Champion continuous improvement, health & safety, and foster a positive work environment.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a production/manufacturing supervisor or team leadership role
• Strong people management and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Proactive approach with good problem-solving skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel).
• An interest in engineering would be preferred.

Benefits:

• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Private medical insurance.
• Employer pension contribution.
• On-site free parking.
• Employee Assistance Program (free 24hr helpline from Health Assured).

To apply for this Production Supervisor position, please submit your CV ASAP!