Production Supervisor

JR United Kingdom; Bradford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Leeds is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to oversee a team in a regulated environment. You will manage planning and scheduling of production activities, ensuring high-quality outputs and compliance with safety procedures. The ideal candidate will have a technical background, strong communication skills, and proven experience in production supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience in production supervision or a similar role required.
• Technical background from a regulated industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supervising a team of 20-30 staff.
• Planning and scheduling production activities.
• Ensuring compliance and safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Communication

Planning

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Job description

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We are on the lookout for an experienced Production Supervisor to join a high performing company in Leeds, manufacturing products for regulated markets. You’ll be overseeing a team of 20-30 staff and effectively planning the production schedule to make sure everything runs like clockwork.

? What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading and supervising a team of 20-30 in a busy, regulated environment.
• Overseeing a number of furnaces, ensuring smooth operations and high-quality outputs.
• Planning and scheduling production activities with a methodical and proactive mindset.
• Monitoring equipment constraints, analyzing data, and solving problems before they escalate.
• Ensuring strict adherence to compliance and safety procedures.
• Communicating effectively across departments to keep everything on track.

? What We’re Looking For:

• Technical background – ideally from a regulated industry (e.g., automotive, aerospace, medical, heavy engineering).
• Proven experience in production supervision or a similar role.
• Strong communication skills— you know how to manage up and keep everyone in the loop.
• A methodical and proactive approach to planning and problem-solving.
• Comfortable with data analysis and decision-making based on real-time information.