Production Supervisor

Red King Resourcing; Consett; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Red King Resourcing in Durham is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead a manufacturing team of around 20 people, overseeing day-to-day operations and ensuring targets, quality and delivery schedules are met.

The role offers clear progression into senior management; candidates should have 3–5 years in manufacturing, strong HSE know-how and a proactive, results-driven leadership style. This is a permanent, full-time position with training and continuous improvement responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Previous experience supervising or leading a production team.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety regulations and best practices.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and organise workloads effectively.
• A proactive, hands-on approach to production management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, lead and motivate a production team of approximately 20 employees.
• Organise and coordinate daily production activities.
• Ensure production targets, quality standards and delivery deadlines are met.
• Monitor team performance and provide coaching, training and feedback.
• Promote a positive and collaborative working environment.
• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety regulations and procedures.
• Carry out safety audits and risk assessments.
• Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Identify production inefficiencies and implement improvements.
• Maintain product quality standards and support ISO 9001:2015 compliance.
• Work closely with the Site Manager to improve operational performance.

Skills

Leadership

Health & Safety

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Communication

Prioritization

Education

IOSH or NEBOSH qualification

Level 3 Leadership and Management

Internal Quality Auditor training

ISO 9001:2015 awareness

Job description

Production Supervisor

Location: Durham

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are currently recruiting for a hands-on Production Supervisor to join a manufacturing business based in Durham.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Production Supervisor or Team Leader looking to take the next step in their career, with a clear opportunity for long-term progression into a more senior management position.

Working closely with the Site Manager, you will take responsibility for overseeing day-to-day production operations, leading a team of approximately 20 employees and ensuring production targets, quality standards and delivery schedules are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, lead and motivate a production team of approximately 20 employees.
• Organise and coordinate daily production activities.
• Ensure production targets, quality standards and delivery deadlines are met.
• Monitor team performance and provide coaching, training and feedback.
• Promote a positive and collaborative working environment.
• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety regulations and procedures.
• Carry out safety audits and risk assessments.
• Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Identify production inefficiencies and implement improvements.
• Maintain product quality standards and support ISO 9001:2015 compliance.
• Work closely with the Site Manager to improve operational performance.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Previous experience supervising or leading a production team.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety regulations and best practices.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and organise workloads effectively.
• A proactive, hands-on approach to production management.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification, or equivalent Health & Safety training.
• Level 3 Certificate in Leadership and Management or equivalent.
• Internal Quality Auditor training.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems.
• Experience implementing measurable improvements within a manufacturing environment.

The Opportunity

This is more than just a Production Supervisor position. The successful candidate will receive structured training and development, with the opportunity to progress into a more senior management role over time.

If you are an experienced manufacturing professional with strong leadership skills and are looking for your next career opportunity, we would like to hear from you.