Production Supervisor - Unique Group

Unique Group; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days

Private medical

Life insurance

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Income protection

Health cash plan

Probation period

Sick pay

Job summary

Unique Group is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead our IoW factory team and drive safe, efficient manufacturing operations. You will organise workflows, develop the shopfloor team and champion continuous improvement with 5S and D365 data-driven decision making.

You will play a pivotal role in coordinating with planning, maintaining high quality, and ensuring on-time delivery while upholding health and safety standards. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• At least five years’ experience in shopfloor operations within a similar factory environment.
• Strong understanding of production processes, scheduling, and planning.
• Proven leadership ability with excellent communication skills.
• A decisive, organised, and solutions-focused approach.
• Strong commitment to health, safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Production or process experience.
• Experience in continuous improvement or manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of daily production activities, resolving issues that may impact safety, quality, or delivery schedules.
• Lead, motivate, and manage the shopfloor team, promoting a positive, collaborative, and high-performance culture.
• Ensure all production activities comply with QHSSE policies and maintain a safe, efficient working environment.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using 5S and lean manufacturing principles.
• Monitor and deliver shopfloor KPIs in line with business objectives and company values.
• Work closely with the Production Planner to optimise production plans, capacity, and manpower.
• Champion the use of D365, ensuring accurate, real-time production and performance data.
• Ensure team training and competence in line with the competency matrix, supporting flexible skillsets.
• Coordinate with planning to ensure materials and components are available to support uninterrupted production.
• Oversee machinery maintenance, repairs, and equipment replacement as required.
• Deputise for the Production Manager when needed.
• Exercise the authority to stop work where safety or QHSSE compliance is compromised.

Skills

Leadership

Shopfloor experience

Communication skills

Health and safety

Lean manufacturing

Production planning

Tools

D365

Job description

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and hands‑on Production Supervisor to join our IoW factory team. This is a key shopfloor leadership role, responsible for overseeing day-to-day production activities to ensure products are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards.

You will play a vital role in organising workflows, supporting and developing the shopfloor team, and driving a culture of continuous improvement while maintaining a strong operational presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of daily production activities, resolving issues that may impact safety, quality, or delivery schedules
• Lead, motivate, and manage the shopfloor team, promoting a positive, collaborative, and high-performance culture
• Ensure all production activities comply with QHSSE policies and maintain a safe, efficient working environment
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using 5S and lean manufacturing principles
• Monitor and deliver shopfloor KPIs in line with business objectives and company values
• Work closely with the Production Planner to optimise production plans, capacity, and manpower
• Champion the use of D365, ensuring accurate, real-time production and performance data
• Ensure team training and competence in line with the competency matrix, supporting flexible skillsets
• Coordinate with planning to ensure materials and components are available to support uninterrupted production
• Oversee machinery maintenance, repairs, and equipment replacement as required
• Deputise for the Production Manager when needed
• Exercise the authority to stop work where safety or QHSSE compliance is compromised

About You:

You are a practical, confident leader with strong experience in production and a passion for safe, efficient manufacturing operations.

Essential:

• At least five years’ experience in shopfloor operations within a similar factory environment
• Strong understanding of production processes, scheduling, and planning
• Proven leadership ability with excellent communication skills
• A decisive, organised, and solutions-focused approach
• Strong commitment to health, safety, quality, and environmental standards
• Production or process experience
• Experience in continuous improvement or manufacturing environments

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation that values safety, teamwork, continuous improvement, and professional development. You’ll have the chance to make a real impact on shopfloor performance and help shape the future of our production operations.

Hours of Work:

39 hours per week

Monday to Thursday 07:15 am to 4:45 pm,

Friday 07:15 am to 12:30 pm

Salary:

£35,000.00 up to £40,000 depending on experience

Excellent Employee Benefits:

• 25 days Annual leave plus 8 Public Holidays
• Private Medical Cover*
• 4 x Salary Life Insurance*
• 6% Employer and 3% Employee contributory pension scheme*
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Group Income Protection*
• Medicash Health Cash Plan*
• 3-month probationary period
• Company Sick pay
• Monday to Friday Day (early finish on a Friday)
• *Benefits applicable after 3 months

Job Types:

• Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location:

In person