Production Supervisor

ZipRecruiter; Littlehampton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity is seeking a Production Supervisor for its location in Lancing, aimed at enhancing its personalized product range. The successful candidate will lead a team in production, ensuring standards, efficiency, and quality control in a supportive environment.

Benefits

28 days holiday, rising to 32 after 2 years

Double matching pension up to 10% of gross salary

Family-friendly employer with generous family leave

Qualifications

• Strong experience in production or manufacturing.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and time management skills.
• Knowledge of garment printing and embroidery is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule production to meet demand.
• Lead and motivate the team ensuring efficiency.
• Maintain quality control processes and resolve issues.

Skills

Planning

Organizational skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Job description

Job Title:Production Supervisor
Location: Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN15 8UG
Salary: £31,716 per annum, Band E, Level 3
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

About Role

Are you an organised, hands-on leader with a passion for production and quality? Join our Scout Store team in Lancing as our new Production Supervisor and help shape the future of our high-quality printed and embroidered products.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in our busy production department, supporting the delivery of our expanding personalisation range and new bespoke printing service.

As our Production Supervisor, the Key responsibilities are:

• Plan and schedule production to meet demand and deadlines
• Lead and motivate a team, ensuring high standards and efficiency
• Maintain quality control processes and address issues quickly
• Oversee inventory, stock levels, and equipment maintenance
• Assist with site management duties, including safety and compliance

What we are looking for in our Production Supervisor:

• Strong experience in production, warehousing, or manufacturing
• Excellent planning, organisational, and time management skills
• Knowledge of garment printing and embroidery (desirable)
• A confident leader with great communication and problem-solving abilities
• Team player who can adapt to changing priorities

This role is perfect for someone looking to take the next step in their production career, develop leadership skills, and contribute to a supportive and collaborative team.

• We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country.
• 28 days holiday and going up to 32 days after 2 years’ service, plus additional days at Christmas
• Work in a way that suits you, your role, and your department
• Double matching pension up to 10% of gross salary
• Family-friendly employer with generous family leave

For a full list of our benefits, click.

Closing date for applications: 11:59 pm Thursday 3rd July 2025

Interviews will be held in person, week commencing Monday 7th July 2025

Strictly no agencies.

The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.