Production Supervisor

PRODUCTION SUPERVISORWHITTLESEYPERMANENT£40,000 pa + OT and BenefitsMon to Fri 6am to 4pmOur client in Whittlesey is looking for a strong minded and experienced Production Supervisor for their busy industrial environment. You will be line manager for a team of 4 people. This is a very hands-on role with 85% of your time in the factory with team and 15% of your time in the office / admin.Key Responsibilities :

• Ensure safe working practices are followed and standard operating procedures are maintained at all times.
• Lead, manage, and develop shift operators, promoting a culture of manufacturing excellence.
• Understand and monitor KPIs to ensure the IBA processing plant meets or exceeds performance targets.
• Actively participate in meetings, encouraging collaboration, and driving continuous improvement.
• Oversee accurate and timely data collection and reporting; review shift data to ensure reliability before distribution.
• Manage holiday scheduling to align with business needs and avoid staffing shortages.
• Support business operations beyond production when needed, utilizing your skills across departments.
• Liaise with machine suppliers to prioritize repair work in line with safety and production needs.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Production Manager.Requirements and Experience :
• Minimum IOSH Managing Safely qualification; NEBOSH preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong leadership with proven experience in building and leading teams
• Background working in complex, heavy industrial settings with large mobile plant & equipment
• Results-driven, with a strong commitment to improving plant performance
• Knowledge of plant maintenance systems and effective problem-solving techniques
• Excellent communicator, able to engage with diverse teams and handle challenging situations
• Effective time management and organisational skills to prioritise tasks efficientlyA background in Heavy industry such as quarry, recycling, waste, mining etc would be advantage