Production Supervisor - AM

The Butchers Recruiter; Bradley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct impact on operations

Hands-on leadership role

Coaching and progression opportunities

Involvement in continuous improvement

Exposure to senior management

Access to performance data and systems

Job summary

The Butchers Recruiter is seeking a Production Supervisor - AM to lead daily manufacturing activities on the factory floor, driving performance, efficiency, and safety. You will monitor key metrics and coach team members to meet targets while supporting planning and stock control to minimise disruption.

This hands-on role offers progression opportunities and exposure to senior management, with a focus on continuous improvement and measurable results across the operation.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of production KPIs, OEE, waste reduction and quality.
• Experience managing performance, training and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements, GMP and quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing activities to achieve output, efficiency, quality and safety targets.
• Monitor KPIs (OEE, labour costs, waste, yield, line performance) and take action.
• Coach and develop team members, manage performance and identify training opportunities.
• Maintain shop floor presence, resolve issues and keep daily plans on track.
• Collaborate with planning, stock control and other departments to maximise efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using performance data and systems.

Skills

Team supervision

Production KPIs

Coaching & development

Problem solving

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Stock management systems

Job description

Keeping a busy factory running smoothly takes more than hitting daily targets. It takes someone who can get the best out of their team, tackle problems on the shop floor and turn improvements into measurable results. As a Production Supervisor - AM, you'll help drive performance, maintain standards and make sure people have the support and direction they need to deliver.

This is a hands-on opportunity within a large-scale manufacturing environment where you'll spend much of your time on the factory floor, working closely with your team to improve efficiency, reduce waste and maintain a safe, productive operation.

What's in it for you

• The opportunity to make a direct impact on operational performance, efficiency and quality.
• A hands-on leadership position within a large, established manufacturing operation.
• The chance to develop your team through coaching, training and progression opportunities.
• Involvement in continuous improvement projects with measurable operational results.
• The opportunity to work closely with senior management and influence how the factory operates.
• Access to performance data and systems to help you identify improvements and make informed decisions.

Your responsibilities as Production Supervisor - AM

• Lead daily manufacturing activities, ensuring teams achieve output, efficiency, quality and safety targets.
• Monitor operational KPIs, including OEE, labour costs, waste, yield and line performance, taking action where improvements are needed.
• Coach and develop team members, manage performance and identify opportunities for training and progression.
• Maintain a strong shop floor presence, resolving operational issues and ensuring daily plans stay on track.
• Work closely with planning, stock control and other departments to maximise efficiency and minimise disruption.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, using performance data and Redzone to track progress and deliver measurable results.

What we're looking for in a Production Supervisor - AM

• Experience supervising or managing teams within a fast-paced manufacturing or factory environment.
• Strong understanding of production KPIs, OEE, waste reduction, quality standards and operational efficiency.
• Experience managing employee performance, delivering training and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements, GMP and quality procedures within manufacturing.
• Good IT skills, including Excel and experience using ERP, stock management or manufacturing performance systems.

Working hours - AM shift