Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business as a Production Supervisor within the Moulding Department, specialising in styrene packaging. The role is hands-on, operational, and people-focused, supporting the Production Manager with the day-to-day running of moulding operations. You will be responsible for supervising teams on the shop floor, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and health & safety requirements are consistently met. This role is ideal for a confident production professional with supervisory experience who enjoys leading by example, driving efficiency, and maintaining high standards in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning and organisation of daily moulding operations
• Set up and structure shifts to meet production targets and customer demand
• Supervise moulding machines and production lines producing styrene packaging
• Lead daily toolbox talks and shift handovers
• Monitor output, scrap levels, downtime, and efficiency
• Ensure materials, tooling, and labour are available for each shift
• Investigate production issues, quality defects, and downtime
• Liaise with maintenance, quality, and planning teams to minimise disruptions
• Ensure accurate production records and reports are completed

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all machinery is operated safely and in line with procedures
• Confirm all staff are wearing appropriate PPE
• Promote safe working practices across the moulding department
• Report and investigate accidents, near misses, and safety concerns
• Support compliance with health & safety, quality, and environmental standards

People Management, Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Lead, motivate, and support production operatives on shift
• Assist with training, onboarding, and skills development
• Support disciplinary processes and performance management where required
• Ensure product quality standards for styrene packaging are maintained
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and waste reduction
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the department
• Support audits and ISO / quality accreditation requirements

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a production supervisory or team leader role
• Background in plastic moulding, packaging, or high-volume manufacturing
• Knowledge of styrene or similar polymer materials (preferred)
• Strong understanding of production KPIs and performance monitoring
• Experience working with production planning and manufacturing systems
• Good IT skills (Microsoft packages preferred)
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams

Qualifications

• Relevant manufacturing or supervisory qualification (desirable)