Production Supervisor

Vrieservice; Highbridge; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company seeks a Production Supervisor to oversee operations in Highbridge. In this role, you'll lead a team, ensure quality and safety standards, and drive continuous improvement within a supportive environment. This is an opportunity to have a tangible impact on production efficiency and team morale.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Overtime opportunities

Monday-Friday schedule

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a manufacturing team in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with lean methodologies such as 5S, Kaizen, and Six Sigma is advantageous.
• Strong organizational skills and high standards for quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop team members through training and performance feedback.
• Monitor quality controls and implement corrective measures.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives such as lean practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Supervisory Experience in Manufacturing

Tools

MS Office

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Location: Highbridge

Salary: £38,000-£42,000

Hours: Monday-Friday, daytime shifts

Join a fast-paced manufacturing environment where you lead the way-ensuring our production flows smoothly and meeting the highest standards in quality, safety, and efficiency. This is an opportunity to make a real impact, support your team, and drive continuous improvement in a supportive, Monday-Friday setting.

What You'll Do Each Day

• Lead & develop your team with on-the-job training, motivation, and clear performance feedback.
• Plan production workflows, assigning tasks to meet daily targets and ensure timely delivery.
• Monitor quality control, spot issues early, and implement corrective measures.
• Troubleshoot issues quickly-identify root causes and implement fixes to keep operations moving.
• Drive continuous improvement, through lean initiatives like 5S and Kaizen.
• Ensure safety & cleanliness, keeping the production floor compliant with all regulations.
• Manage stock & kit assembly, ensuring materials are ready and machinery is maintained.
• Record key data, produce daily logs and reports, and keep technical files accurate.
• Build a positive culture, fostering team morale and a 'we're in this together' mindset.
  
  

About You

• You've supervised a production or manufacturing team, preferably in a similar environment.
• You're a confident communicator and problem solver, with leadership presence.
• Experience with lean methodologies-5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma-is a real advantage.
• You're organized, detail-focused, and maintain high standards of safety and quality.
• You're proficient in MS Office, and comfortable navigating ERP or production systems.
• You're self-driven, adaptable, and thrive under pressure.
  
  

What We Offer

• Monday-Friday schedule-ideal for work-life balance.
• Competitive salary (£38K-£42K) with overtime opportunities, when needed.
• Genuine professional development-lean training and growth paths.
• A supportive, collaborative culture with peer support and respect.
• A hands-on role where your efforts directly influence outcomes and team morale.
  
  

If you are interested please apply online.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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