Production Supervisor - Bilingual

ZipRecruiter; Haverhill; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the UK is seeking a bilingual Production Supervisor to lead the production team. Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, ensuring quality and safety standards, and providing support for English- and Spanish-speaking team members. The ideal candidate will have proven supervisory experience in manufacturing and advanced MS Office skills. This role is essential for maintaining team efficiency and promoting workplace safety.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a supervisory role in manufacturing.
• Ability to use various manufacturing machinery and tools.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily floor operations and ensure workflow efficiency.
• Provide translation support and communicate expectations.
• Train and mentor employees on job duties and safety practices.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Advanced MS Office skills

Communication

Education

Proven experience as a Production Supervisor

Experience in a manufacturing environment

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a bilingual Production Supervisor to lead and support our production team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. In this role, you’ll oversee daily floor operations, ensure smooth and efficient workflows, and help maintain the highest standards of safety and quality. You’ll also play a key part in bridging communication across departments and supporting both English- and Spanish-speaking team members.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with management to set and communicate daily, weekly, and monthly production goals.
• Plan, schedule, and monitor resources to keep workflows running smoothly.
• Provide translation and transcription support for meetings, training, and communication with shop personnel.
• Communicate job expectations clearly to production staff.
• Ensure all quality and safety standards are met; address issues quickly with corrective actions.
• Maintain workflow by monitoring process variables and enforcing SOPs.
• Train, coach, and mentor employees on job duties, equipment use, and safety practices.
• Review and approve operator hours and PTO requests; assist with hiring and performance reviews.
• Act as the first point of contact for employee concerns or grievances.
• Promote workplace safety, enforce company policies, and maintain clean, organized work areas.
• Partner with purchasing, engineering, lab, and warehouse teams to resolve production challenges and improve processes.
• Adapt quickly to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment while understanding complex operations.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience Required: Proven experience as a Production Supervisor or in a similar role in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in using various types of manufacturing machinery and tools.
• Advanced MS Office skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.