Production Supervisor

TipTopJob; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment firm is seeking a Production Supervisor in Sheffield. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in manufacturing, proven leadership skills, and a passion for driving performance and improvement. Responsibilities include supervising production teams, optimizing workflows, and maintaining quality standards. This is a full-time, permanent position offering competitive salary with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in manufacturing with supervisory or senior team leader experience.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety standards.
• Enthusiastic and proactive with an improvement-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support production operatives and team leaders.
• Apply lean manufacturing techniques to boost efficiency.
• Collaborate with management to resolve production issues.
• Contribute to training and development of team members.

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

Overview

Location: Sheffield

Job Type: Permanent : Full Time

Hours: Mon–Thu 7:30am–4:30pm; Friday 7:30am–1:00pm

Salary: competitive

Interviews: Immediate start; two‑stage process

About The Role

We are seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor with a solid background in manufacturing to join our team. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, this role is ideal for someone who has developed their career from the ground up in production and is now ready to lead teams, drive improvement, and deliver results.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual with at least 3 years experience in manufacturing within the same business and proven supervisory or senior team leader experience. We’re looking for someone who thrives on taking ownership, implementing improvement methods, and pushing performance forward: not just following established routines.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support production operatives and team leaders on the factory floor.
• Lead by example, motivating your team to hit production targets while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Apply lean manufacturing techniques and identify improvement methods to boost efficiency.
• Manage workflows, production schedules, and resources to ensure smooth operations.
• Collaborate with other departments and management to resolve issues and enhance performance.
• Maintain accurate production data, stock records, and planning documents.
• Contribute to training, development, and performance reviews of team members.
• Troubleshoot production issues, working to reduce downtime and drive continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment (minimum 3 years in the same business).
• Background in supervision, team leadership, or stepping up from a senior operative role.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, quality, and health and safety standards.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and improvement-focused mindset.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Local to (Insert location) or able to commute reliably.

Closing Date

Closing date: 29/09/2025

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Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. While we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future.