Production Supervisor (Night Shift)

Vertiv Group; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Campsie, Northern Ireland, is seeking a proactive supervisor to lead multiple production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will drive output, develop people, and ensure targets, quality, and health & safety standards are met.

Reporting to the Production/Operations Manager, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and support continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining high housekeeping standards and cost-conscious practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in a supervisory role in manufacturing/production.
• Experience leading teams to meet production and performance targets.
• Experience setting up and managing high-volume production lines.
• Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• Proactive approach in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Drive production output and efficiency while maintaining high standards of quality and health & safety.
• Lead, motivate, and support production teams to achieve operational targets.
• Monitor performance and provide coaching, feedback, and performance reviews when required.
• Collaborate with Production Management, Scheduling, Logistics, Engineering, and Stores to meet deadlines.
• Support Team Leads with technical guidance and problem-solving.
• Conduct return-to-work interviews, disciplinary meetings, and employee reviews as per procedures.
• Identify training and development needs with the in-house Technical Trainer.
• Promote continuous improvement and maintain high housekeeping standards across production areas.
• Support cost reduction initiatives and minimise overtime where possible.
• Assist with setup and optimisation of high-volume production lines for existing and new products.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Team supervision

Proactive attitude

Education

IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Job Description

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are looking to take the next step in their career and further develop their leadership experience within our Campsie operations.

The role offers the chance to make a meaningful contribution to operational performance while continuing to grow within one of Ireland’s leading engineering companies.

About The Role

Reporting directly to the Production/Operations Manager, the successful candidate will oversee multiple production teams within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will be responsible for leading, motivating, and developing teams while ensuring production targets, quality standards, and health & safety requirements are consistently achieved.

This role would suit a proactive, hands-on individual with strong leadership and communication skills, who is passionate about team development, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive production output and efficiency while maintaining high standards of quality and health & safety.
• Lead, motivate, and support production teams to achieve operational targets.
• Monitor performance and conduct, providing coaching, feedback, and performance reviews where required.
• Work closely with Production Management, Scheduling, Logistics, Engineering, and Stores teams to ensure production deadlines are achieved.
• Support Team Leads with technical guidance and problem-solving.
• Conduct return-to-work interviews, disciplinary meetings, and employee reviews in line with company procedures.
• Identify training and development needs alongside the in-house Technical Trainer.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives and maintain high housekeeping standards across production areas.
• Support cost reduction initiatives and minimise overtime where possible.
• Assist with the setup and optimisation of high-volume production lines for existing and new products.

Please note the above duties and responsibilities are not intended to be an exhaustive list. To achieve business objectives, other duties may be included at the discretion of the line manager.

Essential Skills, Qualifications/Experience

• A minimum of 4 years’ experience in a supervisory role within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Proven experience leading teams to achieve production and performance targets.
• Experience setting up and managing high-volume production lines.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel).

Desirable Skills, Qualifications/Experience

• IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition qualification.

Why Apply?

This is more than just a supervisory role! it’s an opportunity to lead from the front and make a real impact within our Campsie operations. You will play a key role in driving team performance, supporting continuous improvement, and ensuring high standards across production, quality, and safety.

Join a team that values collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence while helping shape the ongoing success of our operations.

Please note: Shortlisting will be based on clearly demonstrated experience in line with the role’s key responsibilities and criteria