Production Shift Supervisor

Interaction Recruitment; Sandiacre; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business based in Huntingdon is seeking a Production Shift Supervisor to ensure efficient running of production operations. The role requires supervising a team, planning production activities, and driving continuous improvement. Candidates should have proven supervisory experience in manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work autonomously. This position offers a competitive salary and an opportunity to influence production planning.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supervising teams in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organize production activity effectively.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver daily production schedules to meet targets.
• Lead and motivate production teams.
• Plan resources, materials, and staffing for objectives.
• Take ownership of production planning cycles.
• Monitor KPIs and take corrective actions.

Skills

Team leadership

Production planning

Communication skills

Problem-solving

IT literacy (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Overview

Production Shift Supervisor

Location: Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire

Hours: Monday to Friday, rotating weekly shifts – 05:45–14:15 / 13:45–22:15

Salary: £38,500 per annum

Are you an experienced production leader looking for your next challenge? Interaction Recruitment is proud to be supporting our client, a leading manufacturing business based in Huntingdon, in their search for a Shift Supervisor to join their growing team.

The Role

As Shift Supervisor, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of production operations while taking ownership of production planning, a major part of this position that sets it apart from similar supervisory roles.

You’ll be actively involved in planning activities before, during, and after the manufacturing process, with typical planning horizons of 4, 8 or 12 weeks. You’ll directly lead a team of 4 Team Leaders, and indirectly manage the wider team of up to 40 operators & technicians, driving performance, quality, and safety across your shift.

This is a hands-on leadership role working Monday to Friday on a rotating weekly shift pattern (05:45–14:15 / 13:45–22:15), offering a high level of autonomy & the opportunity to influence day-to-day operations & continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Create & deliver daily production schedules to meet output and quality targets.
• Lead & motivate production teams, ensuring high standards of performance.
• Plan resources, materials, and staffing to meet short- and long-term objectives.
• Take ownership of pre-, during-, and post-production planning cycles (4–12 weeks).
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with key internal stakeholders.
• Liaise with maintenance and other departments to minimise downtime.
• Monitor KPIs, analyse results, and take corrective action where needed.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement in quality, efficiency, and safety.
• Conduct audits and ensure compliance with standard operating procedures.

About You

• Proven experience supervising teams in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong leadership & communication skills, with the ability to motivate, inspire, and manage individuals with different working styles.
• Demonstrated ability to plan & organise production activity effectively.
• Confident operating with autonomy, taking ownership of outcomes & decisions made.
• Skilled in building internal relationships across multiple departments.
• Practical problem-solving approach with excellent attention to detail.
• IT literate – proficient with Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Experience in cleanroom or electromechanical assembly environments would be an advantage but not essential.
• Candidates from other industries are welcome to apply, provided they have transferable leadership and planning skills, and can adapt to new products and ways of thinking in a fast-paced environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking manufacturing business where your contribution will have real impact. You’ll enjoy a high degree of trust and autonomy, the chance to influence production planning, and the support of a collaborative leadership team.

Timeline for this role is expected to begin client screening by W/C 3rd November, with initial interviews taking place mid-November.

To be considered for this role, please submit your CV, or for more information call Interaction Recruitment on 01480 436000.

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