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Production Supervisor

Job Posted: 18 days ago

Salary: £ 27,000 - 27,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Pontefract, City and Borough of Wakefield

Expire in: 10 days

Job Description

Job Title: Production Supervisor

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

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