Production Supervisor

Contract Personnel Ltd; West Stow; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Personnel Ltd. is seeking a Production Supervisor for our client in Brandon to oversee daily manufacturing operations, combining hands-on work with team leadership in a busy environment.

The role focuses on GMP compliance, safety, meeting customer specifications, and driving efficiency. Flexibility with hours and a proactive, reliable approach are essential for success in this temporary-to-permanent position.

Qualifications

• Experience in production supervision or team leadership.
• Knowledge of GMP and production processes.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Flexible with working hours and production needs.
• High level of commitment and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to GMP standards and company 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 and improve efficiency.
• Reduce waste through monitoring and communication.
• Lead and coordinate team activities and training.

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

Flexibility regarding working hours is essential, alongside a strong work ethic, commitment and the ability to respond effectively to changing production demands.

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.