Production Supervisor

Manpower UK Ltd; Highbridge; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing is seeking a Production Supervisor in Highbridge to lead a dynamic team in achieving production goals. This role includes planning workflows, ensuring quality and safety standards, and fostering a positive team culture through development and support. Candidates should have supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment and be familiar with lean methodologies.

Benefits

Competitive salary with overtime opportunities

Professional development and lean training

Collaborative and supportive work culture

Qualifications

• Supervised a production or manufacturing team.
• Experience with lean methodologies like 5S, Kaizen, or Six Sigma is advantageous.
• Self-driven, adaptable, and thrives under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop your team through training and feedback.
• Plan workflows and assign production tasks.
• Monitor quality control and initiate corrective measures.
• Drive continuous improvement through lean initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Leadership

Organization

Attention to Detail

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Production Supervisor
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.