Production Supervisor

JR United Kingdom; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Barnsley is seeking a Production Supervisor to manage daily operations and lead a team towards operational excellence. This role requires strong leadership, effective communication, and a focus on continuous improvement to meet safety and performance standards. If you are a dynamic leader passionate about efficiency and results, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership role in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong people management skills.
• Proficient in data analysis to support performance improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day production operations, ensuring safety and quality targets are achieved.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team.
• Identify and implement Lean-based process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Job description

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Monday – Thursday days- with flexibility to work Friday's when needed

Elevation Recruitment are supporting a market leading specialist manufacturer to recruit a Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations within their Barnsley-based facility. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will lead a team to deliver high-quality products on time, while ensuring safety, efficiency, and performance standards are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities of the Production Supervisor include:

• Manage day-to-day production operations, ensuring safety, quality, and delivery targets are achieved
• Monitor KPIs and proactively resolve production issues
• Lead and develop a high-performing team, driving operational excellence
• Identify and implement Lean-based process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce cost
• Communicate effectively across departments, escalating potential delays and resolving non-conformities
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and GMP standards

We’re looking for Production Supervisors with the below skills & experience:

• Proven experience in a leadership role in a manufacturing environment
• Strong people management skills and a hands-on, solutions-focused mindset
• Excellent communicator with the ability to build relationships across functions
• Proficient in data analysis and decision-making to support performance improvement

If you're an engaging leader with a passion for driving performance and building effective teams, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to Emma Bartholomew or Jonny Powell for further details.