Production Shift Supervisor

Recruit Mint Ltd; Bar Hill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days

Private healthcare

Income protection

Life assurance

Employee discount

Enhanced family leave

Company events

Employee assistance

Profit share bonus

Salary review

Job summary

Recruit Mint Ltd in Bar Hill is seeking a Production Shift Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations on a designated shift. You will drive output, quality, and safety while managing a team and coordinating with the Production Manager.

The role requires strong leadership, solid knowledge of manufacturing processes, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. You will foster a collaborative environment and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability and a proactive approach to operational challenges.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and organisational skills.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes, technical requirements, and industry standards.
• Previous experience supervising production teams within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of cleanroom operations and manufacturing controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production activities across all manufacturing areas to achieve shift output, quality, and efficiency targets.
• Monitor progress and report outstanding tasks, issues, and risks to the Production Manager.
• Delegate work effectively while checking quality, progress, and completion of assigned tasks.
• Line manage Team Leaders and support the efficient handling of employee relations matters, escalating to HR and management where appropriate.
• Promote an inclusive, professional, and positive working environment with integrity and initiative.
• Drive and support continuous improvement activities.
• Assist in achieving operational targets including on-time delivery, cost, and performance objectives.
• Ensure production is carried out in line with the agreed schedule.
• Maintain compliance with customer quality standards and all relevant industry and regulatory requirements.
• Allocate manpower according to production priorities, skills, planned leave, absence, and capability requirements.
• Ensure break times are adhered to and work areas remain clean, organised, and safe.
• Enforce health and safety procedures, including the correct use of personal protective equipment.
• Monitor manufacturing equipment and elevate faults or concerns promptly.
• Undertake any other duties reasonably required by management.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem solving

Communication

Organisational skills

Manufacturing knowledge

Supervision experience

Cleanroom operations

Job description

Job: Production Shift Supervisor
Location: Bar Hill
Hours 37.5hrs
£40,000 to £46,000 per annumThe Production Shift Supervisor is responsible for leading and managing manufacturing operations during an assigned shift. The role ensures production targets are achieved safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards, while supporting continuous improvement and effective team management.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee production activities across all manufacturing areas to achieve shift output, quality, and efficiency targets.
• Monitor progress and report outstanding tasks, issues, and risks to the Production Manager.
• Delegate work effectively while checking quality, progress, and completion of assigned tasks.
• Line manage Team Leaders and support the efficient handling of employee relations matters, escalating to HR and management where appropriate.
• Promote an inclusive, professional, and positive working environment with integrity and initiative.
• Drive and support continuous improvement activities.
• Assist in achieving operational targets including on-time delivery, cost, and performance objectives.
• Ensure production is carried out in line with the agreed schedule.
• Maintain compliance with customer quality standards and all relevant industry and regulatory requirements.
• Allocate manpower according to production priorities, skills, planned leave, absence, and capability requirements.
• Ensure break times are adhered to and work areas remain clean, organised, and safe.
• Enforce health and safety procedures, including the correct use of personal protective equipment.
• Monitor manufacturing equipment and elevate faults or concerns promptly.
• Undertake any other duties reasonably required by management.

Essential

• Proven leadership and team management skills with the ability to build strong working relationships.
• Strong problem-solving ability and a proactive approach to operational challenges.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and organisational skills.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes, technical requirements, and industry standards.
• Previous experience supervising production teams within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of cleanroom operations and manufacturing controls.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with long service up to 30 days
• Private healthcare and dental cover
• Income protection
• Life assurance
• Employee discount platform
• Enhanced family leave
• Company events
• Employee assistance programme
• Profit share bonus
• Annual salary review scheme