Hands-On Production Supervisor | Rotating Shifts (Newport)

Vibe Recruit; Blackwood; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Vibe Recruit is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor / Shift Manager for a Newport manufacturing site. The role is hands-on, leading a busy shift and taking ownership of day-to-day production in a fast-paced environment.

Immediate start with a temporary contract and potential for permanent employment. You will oversee operations to hit targets, coach a team of about 15, and drive improvements in productivity, quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Production Supervisor or Shift Manager.
• Strong people management skills to lead a ~15-person team.
• Good understanding of KPIs, productivity, quality, and safety.
• Confident in owning a shift and making operational decisions.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving abilities.
• Flexible to rotate days, afternoons and nights.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations and meet targets.
• Lead and support a team of ~15 production employees.
• Own shift performance, productivity, quality and KPIs.
• Coordinate staffing and resources for efficient production.
• Ensure health and safety procedures and quality standards.
• Manage employee performance and attendance.
• Identify process improvements to reduce downtime and increase efficiency.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality and other departments.
• Maintain accurate production records and shift handovers.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Problem solving

Communication

Organization

Decision making

Job description

Vibe Recruit is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor / Shift Manager for a Newport manufacturing site. The role is hands-on, leading a busy shift and taking ownership of day-to-day production in a fast-paced environment.

Immediate start with a temporary contract and potential for permanent employment. You will oversee operations to hit targets, coach a team of about 15, and drive improvements in productivity, quality and safety.