Production Supervisor - Glass Manufacturing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Pension & life assurance

Healthcare benefits

Night shift premium

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Pertemps Black Country Perms is seeking an experienced Production Team Leader to oversee the permanent night shift at a leading glass manufacturer in the Dudley area. You will manage the night shift crew, ensure production plans meet customer requirements, and drive safety, quality and efficiency targets.

The role offers a £35,000 - £40,000 DOE salary with a bonus scheme and a comprehensive benefits package including pension and healthcare.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a night shift in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to drive productivity, quality, and waste reduction targets.
• Strong communication and organisation skills.
• IOSH or similar qualification is 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 supervision

Production KPIs

Communication

Health and safety

Job description

Production Team Leader - Nights Dudley, West Midlands

£35,000 - £40,000 DOE + Bonus

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

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