Production Supervisor

Groomfield Recruitment; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established recruitment agency is seeking a Production Supervisor in the Swadlincote area of the United Kingdom. This role entails overseeing daily production activities, refining manufacturing processes, and ensuring a safe working environment. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a supervisory role within manufacturing and a solid understanding of production standards. This position offers a competitive salary between £40,000 and £45,000, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Production Supervisor or Team Leader within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of production processes and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support daily production operations.
• Develop and standardise new manufacturing processes from scratch.
• Lead on risk assessments and ensure safe working practices.
• Provide hands‑on leadership and guidance to team members.
• Act as a key support to the Production Manager, stepping in when required.
• Drive improvements through Lean principles and 5S.

Skills

Leadership

Production processes

Risk assessments

Lean principles

Job description

Production Supervisor

Location: Swadlincote area

Hours: Monday to Friday, days only

Salary: £40,000 £45,000 (depending on experience)

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of production setup and operations in a newly established manufacturing environment. You’ll oversee day-to-day production activities, introduce and refine new processes, and play a key role in developing safe, efficient working practices.

You’ll be someone who’s not afraid to roll your sleeves up leading from the front, supporting your team, and helping the business achieve its growth goals.

Production Supervisor Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support daily production operations.
• Develop and standardise new manufacturing processes from scratch.
• Lead on risk assessments and ensure safe working practices.
• Provide hands‑on leadership and guidance to team members.
• Act as a key support to the Production Manager, stepping in when required.
• Drive improvements through Lean principles and 5S.

What We’re Looking For in a Production Supervisor

• Proven experience as a Production Supervisor or Team Leader within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of production p...