Production Supervisor

Orion Electrotech; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Night Shift Production Supervisor to lead a dynamic manufacturing team. This role is pivotal in ensuring high-quality product delivery while maintaining safety and efficiency. You will be responsible for motivating team members, enforcing health and safety policies, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess strong leadership skills, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Proven team leadership in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of lean, 6S, and continuous improvement practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and motivate team members to meet safety, quality, and productivity targets.
• Maintain a safe working environment and enforce health & safety policies.

Skills

Team Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

6S Practices

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

ERP/MRP Systems

Job description

Job Title: Production Supervisor (Night Shift)

Salary: £40,000 (plus shift premium of £4600)
Shift: 10:30 PM 6:30 AM
Location: Reading

We're seeking a hands-on, motivated Night Shift Production Supervisor to lead a manufacturing team in delivering high-quality products safely and efficiently. This role is key to driving performance, maintaining high team morale, and supporting continuous improvement on the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities of Production Supervisor:

• Supervise and motivate team members to meet safety, quality, and productivity targets.
• Maintain a safe working environment and enforce health & safety policies.
• Lead daily Tier 2 meetings and manage production handovers.
• Train, develop, and coach employees to meet performance goals.
• Communicate effectively with other shifts and departments.
• Support ISO 9001 standards and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Assist with manual tasks as needed and manage shift supplies.

The Production Supervisor should have the following skills and experience:

• Proven team leadership in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of lean, 6S, and continuous improvement practices.
• Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel; ERP/MRP experience preferred.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and work in both office and production settings.

If you are interested in this Production Supevisor position, please click apply now or call Molly at Orion Reading today

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