Production Supervisor

Partnership Recruiting; Stevenston; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Partnership Recruiting are looking for a Production Team Leader to join their client's manufacturing facility in North Ayrshire. This role is Monday to Friday with a rotating day and back shift pattern, designed to maintain work-life balance while delivering consistent production performance.

You will lead a production team, oversee manufacturing operations, and work with the Production Supervisor and Manager to meet targets and support continuous improvement initiatives, with focus on safety,

Qualifications

• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma qualifications or experience.
• Experience on continuous process production lines is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of 5S and its impact on safety and operational efficiency.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to achieve daily production output targets and KPIs
• Drive smaller process improvement projects as assigned
• Support continuous improvement in line with quality and safety objectives
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards through strict adherence to 5S principles
• Ensure all equipment and work areas are properly maintained for optimal performance
• Liaise effectively with Safety, Logistics, Technical, and Maintenance teams to ensure smooth operations

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

5S

Communication

Job description

Partnership Recruiting are looking for a Production Team Leader to join their client's management team at their clients manufacturing facility in North Ayrshire.

This is a Monday to Friday role only with no weekend working required!! The position operates on a weekly rotational shift pattern between day shift and back shift offering variety while maintaining a consistent work-life balance.

As a Shift Leader you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the production process, overseeing manufacturing operations, and maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance. You will work closely with the Production Supervisor and Manager to meet production targets and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team to achieve daily production output targets and KPIs
• Drive smaller process improvement projects as assigned
• Support continuous improvement in line with quality and safety objectives
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards through strict adherence to 5S principles
• Ensure all equipment and work areas are properly maintained for optimal performance
• Liaise effectively with Safety, Logistics, Technical, and Maintenance teams to ensure smooth operations

Experience / Qualifications Required:

• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma qualification or experience is preferred
• Experience working on continuous process production lines is advantageous
• Strong understanding of 5S and its impact on safety and operational efficiency
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills