Production Supervisor (Nights)

Workshop Recruitment; Havant; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Workshop Recruitment is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor for night shift operations in Havant. You will lead medium-sized production teams, drive safety and quality standards, and ensure delivery against plans.

Key responsibilities include KPI monitoring, continuous improvement, and effective handovers. The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and hands-on supervision to achieve results.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of medium-sized production teams.
• Experience managing KPIs and continuous improvement.
• Strong health and safety and quality awareness.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Night shift experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead medium-sized manufacturing teams to meet safety, quality, delivery and productivity targets.
• Ensure production plans are delivered efficiently and on schedule.
• Monitor KPIs and drive corrective actions where needed.
• Promote and maintain high Health & Safety and quality standards.
• Manage production headcount in line with budgets.
• Drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.
• Ensure effective shift handovers and communication.
• Coach, develop and hold Production Leaders and Operatives accountable.
• Provide supervision of night-shift operations, including maintenance and security.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Continuous improvement

KPIs

Night shift experience

Job description

Production Supervisor (Nights)

Havant

£58000 to £66000 including nightshift allowance

Permanent

Workshop Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Production Supervisor to join a successful and innovative manufacturing business in Havant.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing leader who has previously worked night shifts and led medium-sized production teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead medium-sized manufacturing teams to achieve safety, quality, delivery and productivity targets.
• Ensure production plans are delivered efficiently and to schedule.
• Monitor KPIs and drive corrective actions where required.
• Promote and maintain high Health & Safety and quality standards.
• Manage production headcount in line with agreed budgets.
• Drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.
• Ensure effective shift handovers and communication.
• Coach, develop and hold Production Leaders and Operatives accountable.
• Provide overall supervision of night-shift operations, including maintenance and security.

About You

• Previous experience working night shifts within a manufacturing/production environment.
• Proven experience leading medium-sized teams within a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience as a Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor or similar leadership role.
• Strong people-management, leadership and coaching skills.
• Experience working with KPIs and continuous improvement.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety and quality requirements.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a focus on achieving results.

The Opportunity

A key leadership position offering the opportunity to make a real impact within a growing manufacturing environment, with opportunities for personal and professional development.