Production Supervisor

Ambitions Personnel; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambitions Personnel is recruiting on behalf of a well-established production business in Bilsthorpe for a Production Supervisor. You will lead a team, keep production running smoothly, and thrive in a fast-paced environment with a hands-on approach.

The role focuses on guiding daily operations, achieving targets, maintaining hygiene and safety, and resolving issues quickly. You will lead by example and collaborate with management to deliver quality output.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Supervisor role.
• Experience in food production, manufacturing, warehouse or similar fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing and motivating a team.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Good understanding of workplace health and safety.
• Willingness to be flexible and hands-on when required.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and supporting production staff daily.
• Allocating tasks and managing workloads.
• Ensuring production targets and deadlines are met.
• Maintaining high standards of quality and food hygiene.
• Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed.
• Monitoring staff performance and providing support.
• Communicating with management and other departments.
• Resolving day-to-day production issues.
• Keeping the production area clean, organised and efficient.
• Supporting the smooth running of the operation during busy periods.
• Leading by example and creating a positive team environment.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Time management

Communication

Health & safety awareness

Job description

Production Supervisor

£14.75 per hour, Permanent, Monday to Friday Day Shifts

We’re recruiting on behalf of a well‑established production business in Bilsthorpe, and we’re looking for a confident, hands‑on Production Supervisor to join their team on a permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys leading a team, keeping production running smoothly and getting stuck in in a fast‑paced environment.

The Role

As Production Supervisor, you'll be responsible for helping to keep the production operation running efficiently while supporting, motivating and leading your team. You'll be a key part of the day‑to‑day operation, ensuring production targets are met while maintaining high standards of quality, food hygiene and health & safety.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising and supporting production staff on a daily basis.
• Allocating tasks and managing workloads across the team.
• Ensuring production targets and deadlines are achieved.
• Maintaining high standards of quality and food hygiene.
• Ensuring all health & safety procedures are followed.
• Monitoring staff performance and providing support where required.
• Communicating effectively with management and other departments.
• Helping to resolve day‑to‑day production issues.
• Keeping the production area clean, organised and efficient.
• Supporting the smooth running of the operation during busy periods.
• Leading by example and creating a positive team environment.

About You

We're looking for someone who is confident, organised and enjoys getting the best out of people.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience in a Supervisor role.
• Experience within food production, manufacturing, warehouse or a similar fast‑paced environment.
• Confidence managing and motivating a team.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
• The ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach.
• Good communication and people skills.
• A strong understanding of workplace health & safety.
• Flexibility and a willingness to get involved when required.