Backshift Production Lead - Manufacturing Excellence

PMA Solutions; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

PMA Solutions are recruiting an experienced Backshift Supervisor to join our busy manufacturing plant in East Kilbride. You will oversee the backshift production, ensure safety, quality, and efficiency, and manage a team of production operatives.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, problem-solving, and meeting daily targets. We offer a permanent or temporary-to-permanent contract, a competitive salary, and long-term career opportunities within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Supervisory or team leader experience in manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Knowledge of production processes and health and safety.
• Organised, proactive and able to work under pressure.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Willing to take ownership and make decisions during a shift.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and motivate a team of production operatives.
• Oversee daily production activities and meet targets.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed.
• Monitor product quality and production standards.
• Manage workflow and allocate tasks.
• Address production issues as they arise.
• Complete shift handovers and maintain production records.
• Support and train team members.
• Collaborate with management and other departments.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Supervisory experience

Manufacturing

Job description

PMA Solutions are recruiting an experienced Backshift Supervisor to join our busy manufacturing plant in East Kilbride. You will oversee the backshift production, ensure safety, quality, and efficiency, and manage a team of production operatives.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, problem-solving, and meeting daily targets. We offer a permanent or temporary-to-permanent contract, a competitive salary, and long-term career opportunities within a supportive environment.