Production Supervisor

AWD online; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership allowance

Job summary

AWD Online is seeking a Production Supervisor in Runcorn to lead a PVC recycling operation with a focus on safety, efficiency and sustainability.

You will manage Shift Team Leaders, drive continuous improvement and partner with Engineering and Maintenance to maximise equipment reliability and environmental performance.

This full‑time, permanent role offers a clear leadership path, a strong safety culture and the opportunity to impact cost, quality and throughput.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in manufacturing or recycling.
• Strong HSE knowledge.
• Experience improving KPIs with Lean/TPM and CI methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, communication and coaching abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead Shift Team Leaders to deliver throughput, yield, quality, OEE and cost targets.
• Drive Lean, TPM and data-led improvement activities.
• Coach and develop teams through performance management and succession planning.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Maintenance to maximise equipment reliability and plant availability.
• Lead operational reporting and performance reviews, deputising for the Production Manager when required.
• Support waste reduction, energy efficiency and environmental performance.

Skills

Leadership

People management

HSE knowledge

Continuous improvement

Lean

TPM

Root cause analysis

Data-driven

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Job description

Production Supervisor

Lead a PVC recycling operation where safety, operational excellence and sustainability matter. This role suits a manufacturing, recycling or process-industry leader with strong people management, HSE knowledge and continuous improvement expertise.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Production Team Supervisor, Production Team Leader, Manufacturing Supervisor, Operations Supervisor, Shift Supervisor, Production Shift Leader, Manufacturing Team Leader, Production Shift Manager, Factory Supervisor, Operations Team Leader

SALARY: £19.14 per Hour plus £3.83 per Hour Leadership Allowance + Benefits

LOCATION: Runcorn, Cheshire, North West England

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 08:00 to 16:30 Monday to Thursday and 08:00 to 14:00 Friday (30-minute unpaid lunch), 37.5 hours per week

JOB OVERVIEW

This is an excellent opportunity for a Production Supervisor to lead a purpose-driven recycling operation focused on safe, efficient and sustainable manufacturing.

In this hands-on leadership role the Production Supervisor will manage Shift Team Leaders, strengthen operational performance and support the Production Manager across safety, quality, productivity, cost and environmental priorities.

Working closely with Engineering and Maintenance, the Production Supervisor will drive continuous improvement, equipment reliability, team capability and data-led performance.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Production Supervisor include:

• Safety and Compliance: Lead a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with HSE, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 requirements

• Production Performance: Manage Shift Team Leaders to deliver throughput, yield, quality, OEE and cost targets

• Continuous Improvement: Drive Lean, TPM, Root Cause Analysis and data-led improvement activity

• People Development: Coach and develop teams through performance management, succession planning and employee engagement

• Quality and Standards: Ensure products meet customer, quality and regulatory requirements while promoting SOPs and best practice

• Engineering and Maintenance: Work with Engineering and Maintenance to maximise equipment reliability, asset performance and plant availability

• Reporting and Leadership: Lead operational reporting, performance reviews and improvement actions, deputising for the Production Manager when required

• Sustainability and Efficiency: Support waste reduction, energy efficiency and resource optimisation while monitoring environmental performance

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• Previous leadership experience within manufacturing, recycling or a process industry

• Proven people management and team development skills

• Strong HSE knowledge and an operational excellence mindset

• Experience improving KPIs through Lean, TPM and continuous improvement methodologies

• Strong analytical, communication, coaching and problem-solving skills

DESIRABLE

• Experience within plastics, polymer processing or recycling

• Lean, Six Sigma, IOSH or NEBOSH qualification, or equivalent

• Knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, TPM and Asset Care