Production Supervisor

JR United Kingdom; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Derry/Londonderry is seeking a motivated Production Supervisor to oversee operations in a full-time role. The successful candidate will manage a team, ensure high-quality output, and maintain safety standards. Experience in regulated manufacturing and strong leadership skills are essential. The position offers a competitive salary, performance bonus, and additional benefits including a health cash scheme and enhanced maternity leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Production performance bonus

Health cash scheme

Company pension

Enhanced maternity leave

Increasing annual leave with service

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in a supervisory or team lead role within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production planning, and quality systems.
• Flexible to work rotational 24/7 shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily manufacturing operations.
• Lead and mentor the team to achieve production targets.
• Monitor production performance and implement solutions.

Skills

People management

Coaching

Problem-solving

Communication

Production planning

Education

Level 4 diploma or similar qualification

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Production Supervisor - Manufacturing | Full-Time | Shifts

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Production Supervisor to join a modern manufacturing operation in Derry/ Londonderry.

This role is critical to the delivery of high-quality products and maintaining a safe, efficient, and continuously improving production environment.

Excellent opportunity for a people-focused leader with a solid background in regulated manufacturing, who thrives on coaching teams, managing production and delivering results.

Competitive salary package, production performance bonus, health cash scheme, company pension, enhanced maternity, increasing annual leave with service

Shifts across 2 weeks days & 2 weeks nights

The Role

As Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and supervision of daily manufacturing operations. You'll lead a team to deliver high-quality output while ensuring safety standards, cost-effectiveness, and team development are prioritised.

• Ensuring safe working practices are followed at all times, including correct use of PPE
• Leading and mentoring your team to achieve production targets in line with quality standards
• Coaching and supporting team development, performance appraisals, absence management, and succession planning
• Managing daily workflows, adjusting schedules as needed to meet production demands
• Monitoring production performance, diagnosing problems, and implementing solutions
• Conducting team meetings, visual management updates, and providing regular feedback
• Collaborating with planning, engineering, and quality teams to meet business goals
• Maintaining accurate reporting via SAP and supporting CI projects
• Overseeing quality control processes and compliance with Health & Safety procedures
• Acting as a role model and escalation point in your area

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a hands-on and proactive leader who is confident managing teams, solving problems, and driving high performance in a manufacturing environment.

• 2+ years' experience in a supervisory or team lead role within a regulated manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production planning, and quality systems
• Excellent people management, coaching, and communication skills
• Flexible to work rotational 24/7 shift patterns
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable learning internal systems
• Experience with SAP or similar systems
• Understanding of HSE, HR policies, and manufacturing compliance standards
• Desirable to have Level 4 diploma or similar qualification
• Desirable to have knowledge of Lean manufacturing or Continuous Improvement

If you have supervisory or team lead experience in a manufacturing setting and want to take the next step in your career, APPLY NOW or get in touch to discuss in more detail!