Production Supervisor

Kingdom People; Bedford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Bedford is seeking a motivated Production Supervisor to oversee day-to-day operations. This role requires proven experience and strong leadership skills to manage and mentor staff while ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a proactive approach and contribute to process optimization. With a salary range of £30,000 to £35,000 DOE, this position offers a blend of floor and office responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a production supervisory role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills.
• A proactive and motivational approach is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Production Manager in overseeing daily operations.
• Lead, train, and mentor production staff.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Job Description

Production Supervisor (Plastics) – £30,000 to £35,000 DOE

Are you an experienced Production Supervisor or Shift Supervisor looking for your next step? Our client, a market leader in the hygiene manufacturing industry, is seeking a motivated and hands‑on Production Supervisor to join their Soap and Paper division. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring production targets are achieved safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

In this role, you will support the Production Manager in overseeing day‑to‑day operations across your assigned area, ensuring smooth workflow, optimal productivity and team performance. You'll be responsible for leading, training and mentoring production staff, managing shift handovers, maintaining stock levels and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental standards. With a focus on continuous improvement, you'll also contribute ideas to optimise processes, enhance efficiency and support the company’s long‑term growth.

The role will be 80 / 20 with 80% of the time on the factory floor vs 20% of the time in the office.

You’ll need proven experience in a production supervisory role within a manufacturing environment with strong leadership, communication and organisational skills. A proactive and motivational approach is essential along with the ability to make sound decisions when the Production Man…