Production Supervisor • • •Superviseur, production

Aliaxis; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of plastic piping systems in Greater London is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a team at the Bermondsey Plant. You will ensure efficient production while fostering safety and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has supervisory experience in manufacturing and strong leadership skills. This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop team members and drive operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, plastic injection molding experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards, lean manufacturing principles, and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor production team members.
• Plan and coordinate daily work schedules.
• Monitor production quality and collaborate with team members.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards and health and safety policies.
• Drive cost reduction efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Post-Secondary education in Engineering or Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP (SAP)

MES systems

Job description

IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.

We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Production Supervisor! This role is based in our Bermondsey Plant, and reports to the Production Manager.

Do not miss the opportunity to join a broad family of people-centric professionals, thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters!

Job Summary

As a Production Supervisor, you’ll lead a dedicated team to ensure efficient, high-quality production while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement. You’ll have the opportunity to coach and develop team members, optimize workflows, and contribute to achieving plant performance goals.

This role will be on the Night Shift.

Principal Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor production team members, conducting performance reviews and supporting development plans.
• Plan and coordinate daily work schedules to maximize productivity and minimize downtime.
• Monitor production quality and collaborate with Operators, Process Technicians, and Quality Control to resolve issues promptly.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards and corporate health and safety policies.
• Maintain accurate reporting in MES (Hydra), Transition Logs, Shift Performance Summary, Kronos, and other systems; sharing applicable updates during shift and team meetings.
• Support troubleshooting of equipment and coordinate with Maintenance and Quality Control for repairs and quality concerns.
• Drive cost reduction efforts by optimizing raw material usage and minimizing scrap.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and training of new employees.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives, including trials for new tools and lean manufacturing practices.

Qualifications & Experience

• High school diploma required; Post-Secondary education in Engineering or Business is an asset
• 3+ years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, plastic injection molding experience is an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with ERP (SAP) and MES systems preferred
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards, lean manufacturing principles, and safety regulations
• Strong leadership, coaching, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively across all levels
• High attention to detail

IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at