Production Supervisor

MTrec Ltd Technical; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance 40%

Holiday buy/sell

Car scheme

Competitive pay

Enhanced pension

Training & development

Job summary

MTrec Ltd Technical is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a manufacturing team on a permanent basis. The role emphasises QHSE alignment and continuous improvement across production activities.

You will supervise staffing, monitor performance, and drive safe, efficient operations with a focus on meeting quality standards and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production setting.
• Working knowledge of health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Experience with KPI or Time & Attendance systems.
• Strong communication skills and ability to stay calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily production activities to meet output, quality and delivery targets.
• Monitor productivity, efficiency and downtime; support short-term production planning.
• Promote safe systems of work and ensure procedures are followed.
• Identify improvement opportunities and support corrective action and continuous improvement.
• Ensure accurate production records, documentation and shift handovers.

Skills

Supervisory experience

QHSE knowledge

Shift work

KPI & Time & Attendance

Clear communication

Tools

Workplace systems

Job description

MTrec's new career opportunity

Our client are market leaders in their industry sector, they are looking to recruit a Production Supervisor on a permanent basis.

If you have supervisory experience and are also well aligned with QHSE this role could be ideal for you.

The Job you'll do

• They will strengthen production supervision and provide further operational support to QHSE.
• Working closely with QHSE colleagues, you'll help reinforce operational standards, support safe and consistent production, and help teams resolve issues in a practical and timely way.
• You'll also provide operational input to help embed good Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental practices across production activities.
• This is an opportunity to build on the supervision already in place while contributing to a safe, consistent and high-performing operation.
• Lead and coordinate daily production activities to meet output, quality and delivery targets.
• Monitor productivity, efficiency and downtime, and support short-term production planning and resource allocation.
• Promote safe systems of work and ensure company procedures and relevant requirements are followed.
• Support risk assessments, safety briefings, toolbox talks and the reporting and investigation of incidents.
• Help ensure products meet drawings, specifications and quality standards, and promote a “right first time” approach.
• Lead, coach and support team members, managing attendance, performance, conduct and capability in line with company policy.
• Ensure accurate production records, documentation and system transactions, and effective shift handovers.
• Identify operational issues and improvement opportunities, supporting corrective action, problem‑solving and continuous improvement.
• Monitor production performance and support cost control, waste reduction and process optimisation.

About You

• You'll have experience in a manufacturing or production environment, including supervising or leading a team and managing attendance, performance, conduct or capability in line with organisational procedures.
• You'll understand shop-floor operations and have working knowledge of health, safety and environmental requirements, alongside good organisation and planning skills, confidence using workplace systems, and the ability to communicate clearly, lead effectively and stay calm under pressure.
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach and a strong commitment to health, safety, quality and the environment are essential.
• A supervisory, leadership or QHSE‑related qualification would be an advantage, as would experience in a shift‑based environment, using KPI or Time & Attendance systems, and an understanding of quality control procedures.
• We ask that you work in a safe manner; drive positive behaviour and lead by example with regard to the company's health, safety and environmental policies.
• This position will be on a full time, permanent basis.
• Working hours are a continental shift pattern working, two dayshift, two nightshift then four days off.

The Rewards and the Benefits

• 40% shift allowance for continentals.
• Holiday buy & sell.
• Car scheme.
• Competitive pay.
• Enhanced pension.
• Training & development