Manufacturing Supervisor

Talent Finder; Redditch; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to £5,000 p.a.

Rotating three-shift pattern

Job summary

Talent Finder is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor in Redditch to oversee day-to-day production, ensuring safety, quality and efficiency across a rotating three‑shift pattern. You will lead a hands‑on team, optimise output and drive continuous improvement.

The role reports to the Production Manager and involves supervising the production team, organising workloads, and ensuring targets are consistently met while maintaining best practice HSE standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years in a supervisory role in manufacturing.
• Proven ability to lead a team and delegate tasks effectively.
• Solid understanding of health and safety practices in production.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and organise the production team to meet targets.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Diagnose equipment faults and organise repairs as needed.
• Carry out quality checks and document results.
• Manage inventory and monitor material usage.
• Support training and development of team members.
• Complete paperwork accurately and hand to the manager.

Skills

Team leadership

Shift coordination

Health & Safety

Problem solving

Communication

Job description

Manufacturing Supervisor | Redditch | Full Time | £15.86–£16.26 per hour + Bonus

Our client is looking for an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor to oversee day-to-day production activities, ensuring the team operates efficiently and that production targets and quality standards are achieved.

The Role

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Manufacturing Supervisor will be responsible for supervising and organising the production team, maximising efficiencies and ensuring all manufacturing activities are carried out safely and effectively.

The role operates on a rotating three-shift pattern.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety requirements


• Supervise and organise team members, ensuring productivity at all times


• Diagnose equipment breakdowns and faults


• Carry out quality checks


• Repair equipment and fit new parts, ensuring machinery is operating correctly


• Deal with emergencies, unplanned problems and minor repairs


• Monitor inventory of materials and equipment


• Maximise production efficiencies and ensure targets are achieved


• Complete all required paperwork accurately and pass it to the relevant person


• Supervise, support and train team members


• Comply with all company policies and procedures

Requirements

• Previous experience working within a manufacturing environment


• Minimum of 3 years' supervisory or people management experience, including handling disciplinary matters


• Excellent planning, leadership and delegation skills


• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks


• Experience working to set quality standards


• Basic maintenance experience


• Relevant technical knowledge


• Strong problem-solving skills


• Excellent communication skills


• Efficient, organised and proactive approach


• Willingness to take a hands‑on approach when required


• Ability to work a rotating shift pattern

What’s In It For You

• 6 am – 2 pm: £15.86 per hour


• Performance‑related bonus of up to £5,000 per annum, depending on machinery achieving production targets


• Rotating three‑shift pattern

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