Production Supervisor - Fixed Term Contract

IDEX Corporation; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Salary sacrifice pension

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Life Assurance

Eye test vouchers

Subsidised canteen

Free onsite car parking

Savings Scheme

Job summary

PPE, based in Blackburn, UK, seeks a Production Supervisor on a 14-month fixed term contract. You will lead production teams, drive safety, quality, delivery and cost targets, and develop staff across shifts. The role reports to the Production Manager and includes a strong emphasis on leadership, training and continuous improvement.

The position requires frontline leadership, effective communication, and a commitment to achieving operational targets while ensuring safety and quality. />

Qualifications

• Experience leading production teams in fast-paced manufacturing.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality and cost KPI targets.
• Proven ability to plan, organise and prioritise work.
• Active involvement in continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Drive daily performance against Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost KPIs.
• Coordinate labour, materials and equipment to maximise output.
• Lead and coach operators, building a capable, engaged workforce.
• Support recruitment, training and performance reviews.
• Participate in Lean and CI initiatives to deploy best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Planning

Teamwork

Continuous improvement

Accountability

Customer focus

Decision making

Job description

Founded in 1975, with its head office in Blackburn, England, PPE operates manufacturing facilities in the UK and the US, plus sales offices and Channel Partner networks across the US, Europe and Asia.

PPE manufactures high-performance O-rings and sealing components using advanced elastomer materials and precision designs that extend equipment life.

Seals are critical to the function of industrial systems, and PPE’s solutions are trusted in the most demanding environments.

Today, PPE offers over 200 elastomer grades used globally across industries such as oil & gas, chemical processing, food and pharma manufacturing, marine and power generation, aerospace, and semiconductors.

The company’s success is built on the continual development of new elastomer materials combined with exceptional levels of customer service and technical support.

Production Supervisor

Fixed term contract

start as soon as possible, 14-month fixed term contract.

Hours of work

Alternating Days shift (Week 1 06:00 to 14:00, Week 2 14:00 to 22:00).

Salary

£ 40,068.00 per annum (paid overtime as and when business requires).

Benefits

• Health Cash Plan
• Auto-enrolment into salary sacrifice company pension
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Life Assurance
• Eye test vouchers
• Subsidised canteen
• Free onsite car parking
• Savings Scheme.

Reporting To

Production Manager

Primary Purpose

The Production Supervisor is responsible for driving operational performance within their designated Production Area, ensuring the highest standards of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People management are achieved.

The role provides frontline leadership to production teams, ensuring operational targets are met, processes are consistently followed, and employees are developed, engaged, and supported to achieve both individual and business objectives. The Production Supervisor acts as the key link between operators, support functions, and management, driving performance through effective communication, problem solving, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Performance

• Drive daily performance against Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost KPIs.
• Monitor, review and communicate production performance through the daily management process.
• Coordinate labour, materials, equipment and skills to maximise production output.
• Ensure accurate and timely updates of production reporting systems, including DLP.
• Escalate and resolve operational issues by working closely with support functions.
• Support root cause investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained.
• Manage overtime planning in line with business requirements and provide actual versus plan reporting.

Leadership and Team Management

• Lead, coach and support production operators to achieve performance expectations.
• Build a highly engaged, flexible and capable workforce.
• Conduct regular one-to-one meetings and support the Workday performance review process.
• Foster strong working relationships across shifts and departments to ensure consistent communication and collaboration.
• Promote a positive working environment that encourages accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement.

People Management

With support from HR, lead and manage activities including:

• Recruitment and onboarding
• Training and skills development
• Attendance and absence management
• Performance management
• Employee development
• Employee engagement initiatives

In addition:

• Ensure all employees comply with company policies, procedures and standards.
• Conduct investigations and support employee relations processes where required.
• Drive adherence to behavioural and operational expectations across the shift.

Training and Development

• Complete the Supervisory Excellence Programme and actively develop leadership capability.
• Support the identification, coordination and delivery of mandatory, technical and developmental training.
• Assist in building organisational capability through workforce development and succession planning.
• Promote cross-training and flexibility across production teams.

Continuous Improvement

• Actively participate in Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Support the deployment of new processes and best practices across the manufacturing function.
• Identify and implement improvement opportunities to enhance operational performance.
• Develop CI knowledge and skills, including exposure to Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Key Success Measures

The Production Supervisor will be measured against:

• Safety performance
• Product quality and compliance
• Delivery and productivity targets
• Labour efficiency and cost control
• Employee engagement and retention
• Training and workforce capability
• Continuous improvement implementation
• Adherence to company policies and procedures

Core Competencies

• Leadership and people management
• Communication and influencing skills
• Problem solving and decision making
• Performance management
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Customer focus
• Planning and organisation
• Accountability and ownership
• Teamwork and collaboration

Job Family

Operations

Business Unit

PPE