Production Supervisor

The Exchange; Appleton Thorn; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Exchange is seeking a hands-on Late Shift Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations securely and efficiently. You will coordinate people, materials and equipment to maintain a smooth flow from raw materials to finished goods, while driving safety and improvement across the shift.

You will work closely with the Production and Engineering Manager, setting daily priorities, supporting the shop-floor team and pushing productivity, quality, cost and delivery performance in a busy

Qualifications

• Experience supervising or leading people in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of production planning and continuous improvement.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and accurate record keeping.
• Knowledge of health and safety; PPE and safe systems of work.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily production to meet customer priorities and KPIs.
• Maintain ERP/MRP records and ensure data accuracy.
• Ensure materials, labour and equipment are available for start and smooth production.
• Monitor output and downtime; drive cost reductions and efficiency.
• Lead shop-floor staff; address conduct and performance with HR.
• Communicate priorities via daily direction and toolbox talks.
• Support ISO 9001/14001/45001 audits and continuous improvement.

Skills

Supervision experience

Production planning basics

ERP/MRP proficiency

Health & safety knowledge

KPIs interpretation

Excellent communication

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Job description

Our Client is looking for a Late Shift Production Supervisor to lead safe, efficient manufacturing operations and help drive continuous improvement.

The opportunity

We are looking for a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead late-shift manufacturing activities. You will coordinate people, materials and equipment to maintain a safe, efficient flow of product from raw materials through to finished goods.

Working closely with the Production and Engineering Manager and other operational colleagues, you will set daily priorities, support the shop-floor team and help improve productivity, quality, cost and delivery performance.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily production in line with customer priorities, MRP job cards and the agreed prioritisation system.
• Maintain the production management and ERP systems, ensuring records and production information are accurate and current.
• Confirm that raw materials, labour and equipment are available so production can start and run efficiently.
• Monitor output, downtime and lead times, working with operators and managers to remove obstacles and reduce manufacturing costs.
• Lead shop-floor personnel fairly and consistently, addressing attendance, conduct and performance issues with HR and management.
• Communicate priorities through daily direction and toolbox talks, and ensure company policies and procedures are followed.
• Maintain safe working conditions, including correct PPE use, clear walkways and fire exits, effective housekeeping, machine guarding and safe systems of work.
• Record and escape accidents, hazards, near misses, maintenance needs and other production issues promptly.
• Support KPI reviews, continuous-improvement activity and audits against ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018.
• Promote team development, training, professional conduct and confidentiality.

You will be a confident, visible supervisor who can balance production demands with safety, quality and people leadership. You should be comfortable making day-to-day decisions, communicating clear priorities and working collaboratively across operations.

Experience and skills

• Experience supervising or leading people in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong understanding of production planning, workflow, resource allocation and continuous improvement.
• Experience using production, ERP or MRP systems and maintaining accurate operational records.
• A practical understanding of workplace health and safety, PPE, incident reporting and safe systems of work.
• Ability to monitor performance, interpret KPIs and help identify corrective actions.
• Clear communication, sound judgement and the confidence to address issues promptly and fairly.
• Organised, dependable and able to maintain professional confidentiality.

What's on offer

• A key leadership role within a busy manufacturing operation.
• The opportunity to influence safety, productivity and continuous improvement.