Production Supervisor (Weekday Shift rotation)

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing is seeking a Production Supervisor for their London facility. The role involves leading teams during weekday shifts, managing performance, and driving improvement initiatives. Candidates should have prior manufacturing experience, strong leadership skills, and NVQ Level 4 qualification. Join a stable business with excellent career progression opportunities and competitive benefits, including a performance bonus.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Premium rates for overtime

Opportunities for career progression

Job security with long-term growth

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment or a related production support role.
• Knowledge or experience of Lean manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead production teams to meet daily output and quality targets safely and efficiently.
• Manage staff performance, including absence, training, and employee relations.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational ability

Education

NVQ Level 4 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Production Supervisor (Weekday Shift rotation) – London – up to £48,000 + Shift Prem. + OT + Bonus + Ex Benefits

Primary Purpose:

The primary purpose of this role is to lead and coordinate production activities across multiple teams during a weekday shift rotation, ensuring targets are met safely, efficiently, and to quality standards. As the key contact during shifts, the role supports issue resolution, monitors performance, drives improvements, and develops team capability while supporting ongoing production growth.

Benefits:

Competitive salary with a performance bonus and premium rates for overtime and night shifts.

Weekday shift rotation designed to support a healthy work-life balance.

Lead a sizeable, skilled team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Opportunities for career progression through involvement in major projects.

Job Security – Join a business with a strong order book, offering stability and long-term growth plans.

Responsibilities:

Lead production teams to meet daily output and quality targets safely and efficiently.

Manage staff performance, including absence, training, and employee relations.

Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations and promote a strong safety culture.

Monitor and report team performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Coordinate with Inventory Control and other departments to ensure material availability for production.

Maintain accurate production records, process documents, and training competency records.

Enforce adherence to Electro Static Discharge protocols and local clean area rules within the department.

Participate in recruitment, training reviews, HR investigations, and other people management activities as required.

Requirements:

Previous experience in a manufacturing environment or a related production support role.

NVQ Level 4 qualification or equivalent.

Knowledge or experience of Lean manufacturing principles ().

Strong leadership and team management skills.

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Proven organisational ability, including planning production schedules and managing materials availability.

How to apply:

To apply for this excellent opportunity, please submit your CV via Linkedin.