Production Supervisor

Ambitions Personnel; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in a busy industrial setting seeks a Production Supervisor based in Whittlesey. This hands-on role involves managing a team, ensuring safety standards, and driving performance through effective leadership. Candidates with a background in heavy industry and relevant qualifications will be preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum IOSH Managing Safely qualification; NEBOSH preferred.
• Background in heavy industrial settings with mobile plant & equipment.
• Strong leadership experience and effective problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of operators, ensuring safety practices.
• Monitor KPIs to exceed performance targets in the processing plant.
• Oversee data collection and manage holiday scheduling to prevent shortages.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Education

IOSH Managing Safely qualification

NEBOSH qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

WHITTLESEY

PERMANENT

40,000+ p/a + OT and Benefits

Mon to Fri 6am to 2.30pm and 2.00pm to 10.30pm rotating

Our client in Whittlesey is looking for a strong minded and experienced Production Supervisor for their busy industrial environment.

You will be line manager for a team of 4 people.

This is a very hands-on role with 85% of your time in the factory with team and 15% of your time in the office/admin.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure safe working practices are followed and standard operating procedures are maintained at all times.

• Lead, manage, and develop shift operators, promoting a culture of manufacturing excellence.

• Understand and monitor KPIs to ensure the IBA processing plant meets or exceeds performance targets.

• Actively participate in meetings, encouraging collaboration, and driving continuous improvement.

• Oversee accurate and timely data collection and reporting; review shift data to ensure reliability before distribution.

• Manage holiday scheduling to align with business needs and avoid staffing shortages.

• Support business operations beyond production when needed, utilizing your skills across departments.

• Liaise with machine suppliers to prioritize repair work in line with safety and production needs.

• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Production Manager.

Requirements and Experience:

• Minimum IOSH Managing Safely qualification; NEBOSH preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong leadership with proven experience in building and leading teams
• Background working in complex, heavy industrial settings with large mobile plant & equipment
• Results-driven, with a strong commitment to improving plant performance
• Knowledge of plant maintenance systems and effective problem-solving techniques
• Excellent communicator, able to engage with diverse teams and handle challenging situations
• Effective time management and organisational skills to prioritise tasks efficiently

A background in Heavy industry such as quarry, recycling, waste, mining etc would be advantage