Production Supervisor

Manucomm Recruitment Ltd; Taunton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Production Supervisor to lead a small team in a hands-on role at their expanding site. This exciting opportunity involves overseeing production processes, ensuring quality standards, and working closely with the Production Manager. The ideal candidate will have experience in the food, drink, or pharmaceutical sectors and be comfortable with early starts. Join a growing family business that values flexibility and quality in production, and enjoy a competitive salary with potential overtime. This role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Produktionsüberwachung in der Lebensmittel- oder Getränkeindustrie.
• Fähigkeit, ein kleines Team zu leiten und in einem flexiblen Umfeld zu arbeiten.

Responsibilities

• Leitung eines kleinen Teams in der Produktion und Sicherstellung der Qualität.
• Zusammenarbeit mit dem Produktionsmanager und Unterstützung der Produktionsabläufe.

Skills

Produktionsüberwachung

Teamführung

Qualitätskontrolle

Flexibilität

Tools

Gabelstapler

Job description

Production Supervisor / Team Leader / Line Leader - Taunton - £28-30k DOE plus Overtime

My client, a successful and growing food & drink manufacturer, is looking to recruit a Production Supervisor / Line Leader / Team Leader / Charge Hand for a role they have at their growing site in Taunton. The successful shift supervisor will enjoy being 'hands on' and managing a small team. Reporting into the Production Manager, you will be working a Monday - Friday day-based 42hr week. The salary will be £28-30K depending on experience, and there may be some overtime during busy periods (Overtime is paid at X1.5).

The successful Production Supervisor / Line Leader / Charge Hand must ideally have:

1. Previous production supervisory experience,
2. Happy working for a growing family business,
3. Must have previously worked in the food / drink / pharmaceutical manufacturing sector,
4. Be happy with working 6.30am starts,
5. Enjoy working in a flexible 'hands on' role,
6. Have a good understanding of the importance of 'quality' in the production process,
7. Forklift licence helpful though not essential.

The role is commutable from Yeovil, Taunton, Tiverton, Wellington, Bridgwater, Chard, Honiton, and could suit a candidate that has worked as a Production Supervisor, Production Team Leader, Production Manager, or Production Co-ordinator in a food, drinks, or pharmaceutical manufacturing company.