Production Supervisor

Contract Personnel Limited; Weeting; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Personnel Ltd in Brandon is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to oversee all aspects of production in a busy manufacturing environment. You will supervise team leaders and production staff, ensure GMP standards are followed, and work hands-on to meet customer specifications.

This temporary-to-permanent role offers a competitive hourly rate of £16.39 and flexible hours from 6:30 am to 4:00 pm, with overtime after 39 hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in a production supervisory role within manufacturing.
• Good understanding of GMP, production processes and quality standards.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to GMP standards and procedures.
• Oversee setup and preparation of production lines.
• Maintain knowledge of production equipment.
• Ensure processes meet customer specifications and quality standards.
• Oversee production documentation and ERP paperwork for compliance.
• Monitor KPIs to meet efficiency targets.
• Reduce waste through monitoring and communication.
• Ensure targets are met and a safe, clean working environment.
• Supervise Team Leaders and production staff; manage timesheets and holidays.
• Conduct return-to-work interviews and performance appraisals; lead toolbox talks and team meetings.
• Identify training needs and liaise with agencies to meet staffing requirements.

Skills

Leadership

GMP knowledge

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Production Supervisor

Contract Personnel Ltd urgently require an experienced Production Supervisor for our client based in Brandon.

This is an ongoing temporary-to-permanent opportunity for the right candidate, combining production team supervision with hands‑on involvement in a busy manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of production, ensuring operations run efficiently, safely and in accordance with manufacturing specifications, GMP standards and customer requirements.

We are looking for a motivated, reliable and flexible individual with strong leadership skills, a hands‑on approach and excellent analytical thinking.

Pay & Working Hours

Pay rate: £16.39 per hour

Working hours: Flexible, usually 6:30 am - 4:00 pm

Overtime: Available after 39 hours per week

Contract: Temporary to permanent for the right candidate

Key Responsibilities

Production & Quality Control

• Adhere to all Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards and company procedures.
• Oversee the setup and preparation of production lines before start-up.
• Maintain a good working knowledge of relevant production equipment.
• Ensure production processes meet customer specifications and quality standards.
• Oversee production documentation and ERP paperwork to ensure compliance.
• Monitor and update KPIs to ensure efficiency targets are achieved.
• Reduce waste through effective monitoring and communication.
• Ensure departmental targets are met or exceeded.
• Maintain a safe, clean and efficient working environment.

Team Leadership & People Management

• Supervise Team Leaders and production staff.
• Authorise employee timesheets and holiday requests.
• Conduct return‑to‑work interviews and investigation meetings.
• Carry out one‑to‑one meetings and performance appraisals.
• Lead toolbox talks, team briefings and meetings.
• Identify and coordinate training requirements within the team.
• Liaise with temporary recruitment agencies to meet daily staffing requirements.
• Ensure timekeeping and attendance records are completed accurately and promptly.
• Motivate and support the team to achieve production targets and maintain high standards.
• Undertake any other duties as required.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in a production supervisory or team leadership role, ideally within manufacturing.
• A good understanding of GMP, production processes and quality standards.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Excellent analytical thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
• A flexible approach to working hours and production requirements.
• A high level of commitment, reliability and attention to detail.