Lead Production Supervisor – Recycling & Lean Improvement

Recruit4Talent Ltd; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing

32 days holidays raising to 33

Cycle to Work

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Recruit4Talent Ltd in Runcorn is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations at a plastics recycling site. The role focuses on safety, quality, productivity and environmental objectives while supporting the Production Manager.

Key duties include coaching Shift Team Leaders, driving Lean/TPM initiatives, and delivering KPI improvements across throughput, yield and OEE in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing leadership experience in recycling or process industries.
• Proven ability to improve KPIs via Lean, TPM and continuous improvement.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety culture and ensure compliance with HSE standards and ISO 45001/ISO 14001.
• Direct Shift Team Leaders to meet throughput, yield, quality, OEE and cost targets.
• Drive continuous improvement through data-driven methods and RCA.
• Develop team capability through coaching, performance reviews and succession planning.
• Collaborate with Engineering/Maintenance to maximise asset reliability and plant availability.
• Provide operational reporting, performance reviews and improvement actions.

Skills

People management

HSE knowledge

Lean/TPM

Data analysis

Communication & coaching

Job description

Recruit4Talent Ltd in Runcorn is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations at a plastics recycling site. The role focuses on safety, quality, productivity and environmental objectives while supporting the Production Manager.

Key duties include coaching Shift Team Leaders, driving Lean/TPM initiatives, and delivering KPI improvements across throughput, yield and OEE in a fast-paced, regulated environment.