Salary: circa £27,000 per annum based on 36 hours per week (Overtime available)
Location: Pontefract
Type: Permanent | Immediate start available!!
Hours: 36 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Sunday – Tuesday | 12-hour shifts
Overview:
The Flavour Network is in close partnership with a fast-paced, established manufacturing business to recruit a Production Supervisor. This hands-on role involves coordinating production activities, driving performance on the production line, and ensuring operational efficiency in a busy production environment.
As Production Supervisor, you will be the key point of contact for production teams, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, maintaining high standards of safety and quality, and supporting the delivery of production targets. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment and enjoys leading from the front.
Key Responsibilities for the Production Supervisor:
* Coordinate daily production activities to ensure smooth and efficient line performance
* Act as the first point of contact for production operatives, resolving issues quickly
* Ensure production plans are delivered in line with targets and KPIs
* Monitor downtime and escalate issues impacting performance
* Drive line efficiency to achieve output targets (PPH, labour cost, downtime)
* Support continuous improvement initiatives across production processes
* Ensure accurate and timely completion of performance reporting (SIC, KPIs)
* Ensure all products meet required quality standards (packaging, labelling, weights)
* Maintain full compliance with company quality and safety standards
* Ensure all production paperwork is completed accurately and on time
* Oversee the flow of raw materials and packaging to production lines
* Support stock control and minimise waste and rework through a right-first-time approach
* Support, train and coach production operatives to improve performance
* Identify training needs and assist in upskilling team members
* Maintain clear communication across teams and departments
* Ensure a safe working environment at all times
* Enforce health & safety procedures and maintain high housekeeping standards
Requirements for the Production Supervisor:
* Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment
* Experience in a supervisory or team leader role (preferred)
* Strong understanding of production processes and KPIs
* Ability to lead, motivate and develop teams
* Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* close attention to detail and commitment to quality
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
If you have experience in production supervision, Line Leader or Team Leader and are looking for a role where you can make a real impact in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you
Salary description
£27000.00 - £27000.00 per year