Production Supervisor (Weekend Shift rotation)

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in London is seeking a Production Supervisor for a weekend shift rotation. The successful candidate will lead a skilled team to achieve production targets while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. This role offers competitive salary, performance bonuses, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary with performance bonus

Premium rates for overtime and night shifts

Opportunities for career progression

Healthy work-life balance with weekend shifts

Job security with long-term growth plans

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment or related production support role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Knowledge or experience of Lean manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational Skills

Education

NVQ Level 4 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

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

Primary Purpose:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading a team to deliver production targets safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards across a rotating weekend shift. The role involves managing team performance, supporting staff development, and ensuring compliance with operational processes. It plays a key role in supporting major project ramp-up and driving ongoing improvements. The Supervisor also acts as a key connection between the production floor and wider business functions.

Benefits:

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

Weekend 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.