Production Supervisor - Late Shift

Job Description

Production Supervisor – Late Shift - £38,000\n

\n Location: Appleton Thorn, Warrington\n
Job Type: Permanent\n
Salary: £38,000 per annum\n
Hours: Monday to Wednesday 4pm to 2.30am, Thursday 4pm to 1.30am\n

\n About the Role\n
\n Our Client is looking for a Late Shift Production Supervisor to lead safe, efficient manufacturing operations and help drive continuous improvement.\n
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The opportunity
We are looking for a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead late-shift manufacturing activities. You will coordinate people, materials and equipment to maintain a safe, efficient flow of product from raw materials through to finished goods.\n
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\nWorking closely with the Production and Engineering Manager and other operational colleagues, you will set daily priorities, support the shop-floor team and help improve productivity, quality, cost and delivery performance.\n
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Key responsibilities\n
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• Plan and coordinate daily production in line with customer priorities, MRP job cards and the agreed prioritisation system.
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• Maintain the production management and ERP systems, ensuring records and production information are accurate and current.
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• Confirm that raw materials, labour and equipment are available so production can start and run efficiently.
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• Monitor output, downtime and lead times, working with operators and managers to remove obstacles and reduce manufacturing costs.
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• Lead shop-floor personnel fairly and consistently, addressing attendance, conduct and performance issues with HR and management.
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• Communicate priorities through daily direction and toolbox talks, and ensure company policies and procedures are followed.
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• Maintain safe working conditions, including correct PPE use, clear walkways and fire exits, effective housekeeping, machine guarding and safe systems of work.
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• Record and escalate accidents, hazards, near misses, maintenance needs and other production issues promptly.
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• Support KPI reviews, continuous-improvement activity and audits against ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018.
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• Promote team development, training, professional conduct and confidentiality.
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About you\n
\nYou will be a confident, visible supervisor who can balance production demands with safety, quality and people leadership. You should be comfortable making day-to-day decisions, communicating clear priorities and working collaboratively across operations.\n
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Experience and skills\n
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• Experience supervising or leading people in a manufacturing or production environment.
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• Strong understanding of production planning, workflow, resource allocation and continuous improvement.
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• Experience using production, ERP or MRP systems and maintaining accurate operational records.
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• A practical understanding of workplace health and safety, PPE, incident reporting and safe systems of work.
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• Ability to monitor performance, interpret KPIs and help identify corrective actions.
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• Clear communication, sound judgement and the confidence to address issues promptly and fairly.
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• Organised, dependable and able to maintain professional confidentiality.
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What’s on offer\n
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• A key leadership role within a busy manufacturing operation.
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• The opportunity to influence safety, productivity and continuous improvement.
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• Ongoing learning and development.
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How to Apply\n
\n If this role sounds right for you, click Apply Now or call 01928 566623 for more information.\n
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