Production Supervisor

Clockwork Organisation ltd; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading manufacturing company in Wales is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead and develop a team across multiple manufacturing areas. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of production management experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to operational excellence. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and benefits in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Healthcare package

Free parking

Friendly working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in production management (batch/continuous manufacturing).
• Knowledge of HR & H&S legislation, quality systems, and modern manufacturing techniques.
• Strong leadership, team building, and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, lead, and develop the Production Team with fairness and consistency.
• Ensure achievement of operational KPIs (e.g., on-time delivery, efficiency).
• Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing culture.

Skills

Production management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Degree/management qualification

Job description

Production Supervisor
Up to £43,000 per annum
Permanent opportunity in Wrexham
Working hours: 8am-4pm Monday to Friday

Additional benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Healthcare package
• Free parking
• Friendly working environment

Why You\'ll Love This Role:

• Be part of a long-established, market-leading business.
• Join a supportive and dynamic team environment that values collaboration.
• Enjoy working in a company that invests in its people and promotes from within.
• Work with industry-leading technology and automated manufacturing solutions.

The Role:
Our client is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead and develop a team across multiple manufacturing areas. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on driving team performance, ensuring operational targets are achieved, and fostering a culture of fairness, consistency, and continuous improvement.
If you are an experienced people manager with a proven track record of motivating teams and delivering results in a manufacturing environment, we\'d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities of the Production Supervisor:

• Supervise, lead, and develop the Production Team with fairness and consistency.
• Ensure achievement of operational KPIs (e.g., on-time delivery, efficiency, absence, scrap, waste, overtime).
• Manage resources, departmental expenditure, and production output against budgets and targets.
• Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing culture (LEAN, Six Sigma, 5S).
• Maintain compliance with Health & Safety, Quality, and legislative requirements.
• Oversee plant/equipment maintenance reporting.
• Conduct staff appraisals, manage PDPs, training, grievances, and disciplinary processes.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, quality standards, and high housekeeping levels.
• Promote collaboration across departments (procurement, distribution, management).
• Provide clear communication through briefings and updates.
• Lead change management initiatives and embed best practices.

The Candidate: The successful Production Supervisor will have the following skills and abilities:

• Minimum 5 years in production management (batch/continuous manufacturing).
• Knowledge of HR & H&S legislation, quality systems, and modern manufacturing techniques.
• Strong leadership, team building, and people management.
• Experience with shift control, change implementation, and continuous improvement.
• Analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Planning, scheduling, and organisational skills.
• Effective communicator (oral & written) and negotiator.
• Proficient in IT and understanding product specifications/drawings.

Desirable Skills & Knowledge (not essential)

• Risk assessment training, auditing experience.
• Knowledge of cGMP, production processes, and cost control.
• IOSHH qualification.
• HNC, with evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Degree/management qualification; background in material science

The Client
Our client is a long-established market leader committed to providing and delivering quality products and services to all customers.

Additional job titles/skills: Production Team Leader, Cell Leader, Shift Supervisor, Plant Supervisor

Friendly Note: If this job is not for you but you are looking for a new opportunity, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

To Apply

This vacancy is advertised by Travail Employment Group who are acting as an Employment Agency.
Once you click to apply for this job your application will be immediately received by Travail Employment Group. If your application is successful a consultant will be in contact with you within the next 7 days. If we have not contacted you within 7 days you may not have been successful for this position but please feel free to give us a call to discuss similar roles.
All candidates registering with Travail Employment Group will need to provide proof of identity, and evidence of any experience, training and qualifications our client considers necessary for this position.