Production Supervisor

Anderson Recruitment Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Warehouse/Production Manager in Gloucester. The role involves leading a team of 8 staff, managing daily operations, and ensuring efficiency in the production process. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership skills and experience in a warehouse or production environment. This full-time position offers a salary up to £40k, alongside benefits such as an annual bonus scheme, early Friday finishes, and free staff lunches.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

Early Friday finish

Free staff lunches twice a week

Ability to buy/sell additional holiday days

Christmas shut down

Free parking

Good humoured team!

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team, supervising daily tasks, and managing performance.
• Ability to motivate and engage in a warehouse/production environment.
• Familiarity with quality checks and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and motivate a team of 8 staff.
• Allocate tasks based on production plans.
• Monitor attendance and performance.
• Support recruitment and training of new team members.
• Ensure production targets are met safely and efficiently.

Skills

Strong leadership abilities

Previous management experience

Experience within a warehouse/operations/production environment

Job description

Overview

Our steady client, based in Gloucester, has been established for over 20 years and is looking for a reliable, experienced individual to join them as a Warehouse/Production Manager on a permanent, full-time basis.

Full training on the company products and processes will be provided, along with other benefits such as free lunch x2 a week, ability to buy/sell additional holidays, free parking, being part of a good‑humoured team and more!

Reporting to the MD, you will oversee 4 x Production Operatives and 4 x Warehouse Staff, autonomously leading a streamlined function with the full backing of the MD and Directors to meet delivery targets while maintaining accuracy.

Hours

Monday – Friday, 8am - 5pm (4.30pm finish on a Friday!)

Salary & Benefits

Up to 40k (negotiable depending on experience) + benefits including

• Annual bonus scheme
• Early Friday finish
• Free staff lunches twice a week
• Ability to buy/sell additional 4 holiday days
• Christmas shut down
• Free parking
• Good humoured team!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and motivate a team of x8 staff ( 4x Production Ops + 4 x Warehouse Ops)
• Allocate daily tasks and labour in line with production plans and priorities.
• Monitor attendance, timekeeping, and performance.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members.
• Carry out informal performance management, coaching, and disciplinary support (with support of upper management).
• Act as first point of escalation for team issues and operational queries.
• Ensure production or picking/packing targets are achieved safely and efficiently.
• Monitor workflow, throughput, and resource utilisation.
• Identify and resolve day‑to‑day operational issues to minimise downtime.
• Adjust staffing and processes to meet changing demand.
• Ensure correct use of machinery, tools, and systems.
• Coordinate with planning, logistics, and management teams.
• Carry out or oversee quality checks and inspections.
• Address quality issues, non-conformances, and rework promptly.
• Oversee goods‑in, storage, picking, packing, and despatch activities.
• Ensure stock accuracy through cycle counts and system updates.
• Ensure safe and efficient use of MHE (FLT, pallet trucks, etc.).
• Ensure delivery timeframes met.
• Track and report KPIs such as productivity, waste, accuracy, and downtime.
• Identify trends and implement corrective actions.
• Escalate risks or constraints to management in a timely manner.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and cost control.
• Support or lead small improvement projects (Lean, waste reduction, layout changes).
• Encourage team involvement in improvement ideas.

Key Attributes

• Previous management experience
• Strong leadership abilities
• Experience within a warehouse/operations/production environment