Production Supervisor - Glass Manufacturing

Pertemps Black Country Perms; Dudley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Pension & life assurance

Healthcare benefits

Permanent night shift premium

Ongoing training and development

Long-term career opportunity

Job summary

Pertemps Black Country Perms is seeking a experienced Night Shift Production Team Leader for a glass manufacturer in the Dudley area. You will lead the night shift, ensure production schedules and customer requirements are met, and drive safety, quality, and efficiency across the team.

The role requires previous Team Leader or Supervisor experience in glass production, with a strong focus on KPIs, quality standards, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Previous Team Leader, Shift Leader, or Production Supervisor experience within glass manufacturing.
• Experience working to production KPIs and quality standards.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• IOSH or similar qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the night shift production team
• Ensure production schedules and customer requirements are achieved
• Drive productivity, quality, and waste reduction targets
• Maintain a strong health & safety culture across the shift
• Support employee development, training, and performance management
• Liaise with Maintenance and senior management to minimise downtime
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Produce shift reports and communicate key operational updates

Skills

Team leadership

Night shift experience

Glass manufacturing

KPIs & quality

Health & safety

Communication

Job description

Production Team Leader – Nights Dudley, West Midlands

£35,000 - £40,000 DOE + Bonus

Permanent Nights | Sunday to Thursday | 22:00-06:00

Night Shift Production Team Leader – Glass Manufacturing

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Production Team Leader to join a leading glass manufacturer on a permanent night shift. This is a key leadership position responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of production activities during the night shift, maintaining high standards of safety, quality, productivity, and team performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the night shift production team
• Ensure production schedules and customer requirements are achieved
• Drive productivity, quality, and waste reduction targets
• Maintain a strong health & safety culture across the shift
• Support employee development, training, and performance management
• Liaise with Maintenance and senior management to minimise downtime
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Produce shift reports and communicate key operational updates

What We're Looking For

• Previous Team Leader, Shift Leader, or Production Supervisor experience within glass manufacturing
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams on nights
• Experience working to production KPIs and quality standards
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and health & safety requirements
• IOSH or similar qualification desirable

Working Hours

Permanent Nights

Sunday to Thursday

22:00-06:00

Package

• £35,000 - £40,000 DOE
• Bonus scheme
• Pension & life assurance
• Healthcare benefits
• Permanent night shift premium built into salary
• Ongoing training and development
• Long-term career opportunity with a market-leading manufacturer