Produciton Supervisor

E3 Recruitment; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company seeks an experienced Production Supervisor to lead and develop production teams. Responsibilities include mentoring staff, ensuring safety compliance, and driving efficiency in operations. Suitable candidates will have a proven supervisory background in manufacturing, strong leadership, and problem-solving skills. This full-time role offers competitive salary, extensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Double-digit employer pension contribution

Healthcare support package

Life assurance cover

Shopping and retail discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing/production supervisory role.
• Strong track record of coaching, mentoring, and developing teams.
• Experience in return-to-work processes, accident investigations, and disciplinaries.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop production staff.
• Manage return-to-work procedures and provide staff welfare support.
• Conduct accident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement and efficiency across production processes.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Skills

Coaching teams

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Leadership ability

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor / Production Team Leader to join a well-established manufacturing business. This is a key leadership role, responsible for coaching and developing production teams of up to 20 heads, driving operational performance, and maintaining a strong focus on safety and compliance.

The Production Supervisor position is working Monday to Friday on a double day shift, it offers training and career development with a market-leading manufacturer close to the Sittingbourne area.

What’s on Offer for the Production Supervisor vacancy

• Competitive base salary circa £37,300 per annum, plus a Production bonus.And Premium overtime rates.
• Double-digit employer pension contribution.
• Extensive employee benefits package including:
• Healthcare support package
• Life assurance cover
• Access to shopping and retail discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
• Genuine career progression, accredit training and personal development opportunities.

Permanent, full-time role, Hours: Rotating shifts - Week 1: Monday to Friday, 05:30 - 14:00; Week 2: Monday to Friday, 13:30 - 22:00

Key Responsibilities of the Production Supervisor / Production Team Leader

• Lead, mentor, and develop production staff to achieve team and business objectives.
• Manage return-to-work procedures and provide support for staff welfare.
• Conduct accident investigations and implement corrective actions to improve health & safety.
• Handle disciplinary processes in line with company procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement and efficiency across production processes e.g 5s, lean manufacturing
• Monitor performance, analyse production data, and implement improvements.
• Take a hands-on approach at times with the production teams, circa 70% hands-on, 30% office-based
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality, and environmental standards.

What you need to apply for the Production Supervisor vacancy:

• Proven experience in a manufacturing/production supervisory role.
• Strong track record of coaching, mentoring, and developing teams.
• Experience in return-to-work processes, accident investigations, and disciplinaries.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and leadership ability, with the confidence to motivate teams.

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