Production Supervisor

John Bean Technologies Corporation; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Production Supervisor for its manufacturing operations in Leicester. You will lead daily production activities, mentor staff, and enforce safety standards while collaborating with other departments to drive efficiencies. The ideal candidate has supervisory experience in manufacturing and strong communication skills. Offers attractive salary and benefits including private health care and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Attractive basic salary

25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays

Access to Private Health Care

Salary Sacrifice pension matched to 8%

Retail Discount Scheme

Group Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Access to our Health & Well-being platform

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory role within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of production processes and quality standards.
• Used to delivering efficiencies and working to a defined deadline.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities to meet quality and efficiency goals.
• Mentor, train and motivate production staff.
• Manage inventory levels with the procurement team.
• Analyse production data for enhancements.

Skills

Clear communication

Mechanical qualification in a relevant discipline

Logical and analytical

Production management software experience

Problem-solving

Task prioritization

Logical and analytical skills

Mechanical qualification

Education

Mechanical qualification in a relevant discipline

Job description

Overview

At JBT Corporation, what we do matters, we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business. Our purpose is to fortify the future of food; this guides our vision of being the global leader in food and beverage technology, by harnessing the full power of JBT to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation. Our values show who we are at our best. As we Serve with Integrity - Collaborate with Humility - Grow with Agility - Innovate with Impact. The Opportunity We are looking for a Production Supervisor to lead our manufacturing operations at our AGV site, based in Leicester. You will be based on-site and report into our Test and Production Manager and your role will be to support, drive and develop our manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities to meet quality and efficiency goals.
• Collaborate with departments to ensure seamless workflow and on-time delivery.
• Mentor, train and motivate production staff to be their best.
• Enforce safety standards to uphold a secure work environment.
• Manage inventory levels with the procurement team.
• Analyse production data and propose enhancements for productivity and cost reduction.

Requirements

• Experience in a supervisory role within a manufacturing environment.
• Clear communication.
• Knowledge of production processes and quality standards.
• Someone who prioritises tasks and solves problems.
• A user of production management software.
• Used to delivering efficiencies and working to a defined deadline.
• Logical and analytical.
• Mechanical qualification in a relevant discipline.

Travel & Location

You will be site based.

Company Culture

We are committed to our employees and will provide you with development and opportunities to allow you to be the best version of yourself at work, at home, and in your community. We foster a genuine inclusive team culture enjoying collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world‑class projects. We encourage development ensuring new experiences and challenges at JBT to feed your growth!

Benefits

• An attractive basic salary
• 25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays
• Access to Private Health Care
• Salary Sacrifice pension matched to 8%
• Retail Discount Scheme
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to our Health & Well‑being platform

Commitment to Diversity

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is a fundamental value to JBT and critical to our future success. A thoughtful, focused, and sustained effort to work towards our DEIB goals is not just a principled choice, but also a business imperative.

Equal Opportunity Employment

John Bean Technologies Corporation ("JBT") provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants for employment. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. At JBT, we apply this policy to all our employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time. JBT will reasonably accommodate applicants who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please speak to your local HR or Talent Acquisition contact.