Production Supervisor

CV Technical; Stalybridge; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company based in the UK is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor with injection moulding experience to oversee production operations. This important role involves managing multiple moulding machines, ensuring safety and efficiency standards are met while driving continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have proven supervisory experience and a strong understanding of injection moulding processes. A stable career and competitive salary of £39,000 are offered for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory experience within an injection moulding manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of injection moulding processes, materials, tooling, and quality standards.
• Confident people manager with ability to motivate and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise injection moulding production output, ensuring targets and efficiencies are achieved.
• Oversee setup, changeovers, and first-off approvals of injection moulding machines.
• Conduct quality audits and manage non-conformance effectively.
• Plan production schedules and capture key production data.

Skills

Injection moulding experience

People management

Health & Safety knowledge

Process improvement

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

Production Supervisor

Location: Stalybridge

Shift: Perm Nights - Monday to Thursday

Salaray: £39,000

We are looking for an experienced and driven Production Supervisor with Injection Moulding experience to join a global manufacturing company based in the UK. This is a key supervisory role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ensuring injection moulding operations run safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. The position will suit a hands‑on supervisor looking to progress their career within a secure and stable organisation.

Role Description

• Supervise injection moulding production output on shift, ensuring daily targets, efficiencies, and KPIs are achieved
• Oversee multiple injection moulding machines and associated processes, including set‑up, changeovers, and first‑off approvals
• Manage and motivate production operatives, setters, and technicians to ensure optimal performance and engagement
• Monitor material usage, stock levels, and scrap rates within the injection moulding department
• Ensure strict adherence to Health & Safety regulations, SOPs, and PPE requirements at all times
• Maintain high‑quality standards through regular checks, quality audits, and effective non‑conformance / rework management
• Plan daily production schedules, allocate labour effectively, and elevate any machine, tooling, or material issues as required
• Capture and report key production data including labour, machine downtime, efficiencies, and output to the Production Manager
• Support absence management, return‑to‑work meetings, and day‑to‑day people issues on shift
• Attend daily production and shift handover meetings, highlighting priorities, issues, and urgent orders
• Support training and development through maintaining the skills matrix and coordinating cross‑training to improve flexibility
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within injection moulding, focusing on waste reduction, efficiency, and process stability

Skills and Qualifications

• Proven supervisory experience within an injection moulding manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of injection moulding processes, materials, tooling, and quality standards
• Confident people manager with the ability to motivate, develop, and communicate effectively with teams
• Good working knowledge of Health & Safety and quality systems within manufacturing
• Computer literate, with experience using Microsoft Office and production reporting systems
• First Aid trained or willing to undertake First Aid training

In return for your commitment my client offers a stable and secure career. If you feel this is of interest, please send your CV to directly to Morgan Blount or call for a confidential discussion on (phone number removed)