Production Lead: Lean & People Leadership (14-Month)

IDEX; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Cash Plan

Auto-enrolment into salary sacrifice

25 days annual leave

Life Assurance

Eye test vouchers

Subsidised canteen

Free onsite car parking

Savings Scheme

Job summary

IDEX Blackburn is seeking a Production Supervisor for a 14-month fixed-term contract to lead a production area. You will drive safety, quality, delivery and cost performance, while coaching operators and coordinating materials and shifts.

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will implement continuous improvement, manage overtime, and ensure daily KPIs are met. The role includes developing teams and sustaining a safe, efficient manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive daily performance against Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost KPIs.
• Coordinate labour, materials, equipment and skills to maximise production output.
• Ensure accurate and timely updates of production reporting systems, including DLP.
• Escalate and resolve operational issues by working closely with support functions.
• Support root cause investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained.

Job description

IDEX Blackburn is seeking a Production Supervisor for a 14-month fixed-term contract to lead a production area. You will drive safety, quality, delivery and cost performance, while coaching operators and coordinating materials and shifts.

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will implement continuous improvement, manage overtime, and ensure daily KPIs are met. The role includes developing teams and sustaining a safe, efficient manufacturing environment.