Production Supervisor

Mulberry; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading British lifestyle brand is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead their production team in England. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations while meeting production targets. Responsibilities include monitoring performance, managing staffing needs, and promoting high-quality standards. This role offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and benefits such as training and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Bonus

Staff discount

Training and development opportunities

Wellbeing support service

Qualifications

• Experience in a managerial role.
• Strong leadership and people management skills are essential.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a production team ensuring Health & Safety compliance.
• Maintain production targets and quality standards.
• Develop and upskill the team through effective training.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Leadership Experience

Supervising Experience

Food Industry

Computer Literacy

Manufacturing

Job description

Overview

Mulberry, a British lifestyle brand with roots in Somerset, England, has over fifty years of experience and achieved B Corp Certification in 2024. We are a global brand with a commitment to sustainability, people, and quality. We are seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a production team, ensure Health & Safety compliance, and meet production targets.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain hourly work output paperwork ensuring product is supplied for distribution on time and in full adherence to production plans.
• Ensure basic output figures are maintained.
• Conduct basic housekeeping responsibilities.
• Monitor Craftspeople to ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and company policy.
• Continuously monitor the performance of the team.
• Identify and implement changes to improve flow and productivity; inspire and lead the team in operational improvement.
• Provide resource support for technical issues in your line.
• Carry out WIP counts weekly.
• Include biannual stock takes.
• Ensure quality targets are met in collaboration with the Quality team, aiming for consistency, reduced scrap, and fewer repairs.
• Work with the Production & Operations Manager to resolve staffing needs and upskill the team; coordinate with the Industrialisation team for training as required.
• Liaise with the Production & Operations Manager regarding recruitment for your line and carry out necessary recruitment.
• Promote high quality standards at all times within the line.
• Provide a point of contact for Craftsperson queries and make performance-related recommendations to the Production Operations Manager.

Brand

• Embrace Mulberry values and behaviours: honesty, dynamism, and a community-oriented spirit.
• Support an inclusive culture; be open-minded and respectful toward others, recognizing that your views may not always be shared by colleagues.
• Act as an ambassador for Mulberry and communicate positively about the brand.

Made to Last

• Where possible, incorporate environmentally responsible practices; contribute to reducing Mulberry’s carbon footprint and promoting a greener, more sustainable future.
• Foster an environment where diversity is embraced and all individuals feel valued, respected, and included. Promote equity, empathy, and understanding within internal and external communities.

Team

• Work collaboratively with all key stakeholders.
• Develop, challenge, and grow direct reports through effective management and leadership.
• Hold daily morning line meetings to communicate important messages.
• Log absence and behavioural issues using an absence tracker and Dayforce; seek HR guidance when necessary.
• Handle confidential employee information (absence data).
• Chair confidential meetings for Craftspeople (investigations, disciplinary conversations).
• Conduct annual performance reviews; recognise talent and set future objectives.
• Act as an internal coach and mentor; support training and development (e.g., apprentices).
• Manage performance through regular coaching and quality face-to-face interactions.

What we will do for you

• Competitive basic salary
• Bonus
• Enviable staff discount and exclusive access to staff sales
• Pension contributions & Life Assurance
• Training and opportunities to develop
• Two paid volunteering days per year
• Wellbeing support service (remote GP appointments, mental health support, physiotherapy, personal training, retail discounts)

Mulberry is an equal opportunities employer. All hiring decisions are based on qualifications, skills, or experience as they relate to the role. If you need adjustments to the application or interview process, please email us at the provided contact.

Required Experience

Manager

Key Skills

• Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Food Industry, Lean, Packaging, 5S, Computer Literacy, Food Processing, Kaizen, Leadership Experience, Supervising Experience, Manufacturing

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