Production Supervisor: Lead Lean Manufacturing Team

Red King Resourcing; Consett; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Red King Resourcing in Durham is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead a manufacturing team of around 20 people, overseeing day-to-day operations and ensuring targets, quality and delivery schedules are met.

The role offers clear progression into senior management; candidates should have 3–5 years in manufacturing, strong HSE know-how and a proactive, results-driven leadership style. This is a permanent, full-time position with training and continuous improvement responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Previous experience supervising or leading a production team.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety regulations and best practices.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and organise workloads effectively.
• A proactive, hands-on approach to production management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, lead and motivate a production team of approximately 20 employees.
• Organise and coordinate daily production activities.
• Ensure production targets, quality standards and delivery deadlines are met.
• Monitor team performance and provide coaching, training and feedback.
• Promote a positive and collaborative working environment.
• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety regulations and procedures.
• Carry out safety audits and risk assessments.
• Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Identify production inefficiencies and implement improvements.
• Maintain product quality standards and support ISO 9001:2015 compliance.
• Work closely with the Site Manager to improve operational performance.

Skills

Leadership

Health & Safety

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Communication

Prioritization

Education

IOSH or NEBOSH qualification

Level 3 Leadership and Management

Internal Quality Auditor training

ISO 9001:2015 awareness

Job description

Red King Resourcing in Durham is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead a manufacturing team of around 20 people, overseeing day-to-day operations and ensuring targets, quality and delivery schedules are met.

The role offers clear progression into senior management; candidates should have 3–5 years in manufacturing, strong HSE know-how and a proactive, results-driven leadership style. This is a permanent, full-time position with training and continuous improvement responsibilities.