Production Supervisor

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Production Supervisor for a client in Basingstoke. The ideal candidate will have experience in production supervision and strong people management skills. Responsibilities include overseeing the shop floor, managing workflows, and improving processes. This full-time, on-site role offers a salary between £35,000 and £45,000, with benefits including 23 days holiday and private medical insurance.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Employer pension contribution

On-site free parking

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a production/manufacturing supervisor or team leadership role.
• Strong people management and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Shop Floor to ensure efficient workflow.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve bottlenecks.
• Conduct regular team briefings to communicate priorities.

Skills

People management

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Production Supervisor
Annual Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 (depending on experience)
Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire, R
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time, On-site

Join our Clients innovative team at a leading company specialising in high precision products for a variety of industries. We are seeking a Production Supervisor who is confident, organised, and self-motivated. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys managing people with respect, and excels at meeting deadlines.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Supervise the Shop Floor to ensure efficient workflow, attendance, and adherence to production schedules.
• Progress-chase jobs through the Shop Floor, collaborating with various teams to proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks, ensuring production schedules are achieved.
• Conduct regular team briefings to communicate priorities, deadlines, and any changes to schedules or processes.
• Escalate issues affecting production or delivery timelines to relevant departments or senior managers.
• Ensure staff follow company procedures, quality standards, and health & safety policies.
• Maintain accurate records of production performance and report regularly to senior management.
• Continuously look for ways to improve processes and increase efficiency.
• Actively involve in production, team, and staff meetings.
• Assist in managing staff conflict professionally, working closely with HR to escalate or resolve issues where necessary.
• Champion continuous improvement, health & safety, and foster a positive work environment.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a production/manufacturing supervisor or team leadership role
• Strong people management and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Proactive approach with good problem-solving skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel).
• An interest in engineering would be preferred.

Benefits

• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Private medical insurance.
• Employer pension contribution.
• On-site free parking.
• Employee Assistance Program (free 24hr helpline from Health Assured).

To apply for this Production Supervisor position, please submit your CV ASAP