Day-Shift Production Lead | Overtime & Training

Escape; Shotts; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

SVQ training during probation

Job summary

Escape is seeking a Production Supervisor for our Scotland manufacturing operation. You will lead a hands-on production team on a Monday to Friday day shift, ensuring daily targets are met safely, efficiently and to high quality standards.

You will coordinate people and production activities, monitor productivity, quality and waste, and support the Training and development of employees while maintaining GMP and health & safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supervising or leading a team in manufacturing.
• Strong people-management and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage performance, attendance and day-to-day staff issues.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Experience in FMCG or high-volume manufacturing advantageous.
• IOSH or SVQ supervisory qualification beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Supervising, motivating and supporting a production team.
• Ensuring daily production plans and targets are achieved.
• Coordinating people and resources across the production operation.
• Monitoring productivity, quality, downtime, changeovers and waste.
• Supporting the training, coaching and development of employees.
• Identifying operational issues and implementing practical solutions.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conducting return-to-work discussions and team communications.

Job description

Escape is seeking a Production Supervisor for our Scotland manufacturing operation. You will lead a hands-on production team on a Monday to Friday day shift, ensuring daily targets are met safely, efficiently and to high quality standards.

You will coordinate people and production activities, monitor productivity, quality and waste, and support the Training and development of employees while maintaining GMP and health & safety compliance.