Inplant Operations Supervisor

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Northamptonshire
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
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SKILLS

Ink blending Colour matching Health and safety compliance SOP adherence Quality control Manual handling Communication skills Full UK driving licence

FULL DESCRIPTION

Inplant Operations Supervisor

Location: Northamptonshire

Pay rate, Salary: Shift Allowance

Contract Type: Permanent

Summary: Inplant Operations Supervisor - Cambridgeshire & Midlands | Competitive salary

Job description

Inplant Operations Supervisor - Cambridgeshire & Midlands | Competitive salary | Full-time | Monday to Friday | Permanent

Introduction

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is recruiting for an Inplant Operations Supervisor to join a manufacturing company covering sites across Cambridgeshire and the Midlands. This role involves providing cover for sickness and holidays, supporting ink production, and developing a highly knowledgeable and professional in-house team.

Key Duties:

  • Cover holidays and sickness of the in-house team across the Midlands and Cambridgeshire, ensuring the holiday log is maintained and up to date.
  • Manage the training matrix for all in-house employees, including ink blenders, operatives, and managers.
  • Implement training plans for in-house employees according to individual and customer needs.
  • Coordinate key equipment maintenance, upgrades, and replacements.
  • Produce KPI reports and improvement documentation for management.
  • Take ownership of health and safety across all inplant locations.
  • Work closely with the H&S team to ensure full compliance with company and customer requirements.
  • Support audits and risk assessments while maintaining site standards.
  • Drive engagement through reporting, meetings, and training initiatives.

Requirements:

  • Experience working in an ink or print-based environment.
  • Good colour vision for accurate colour matching and quality control.
  • Ability to perform manual handling tasks associated with ink and material movement.
  • Understanding of health and safety procedures in a manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to follow SOPs and maintain accurate documentation.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Flexibility to travel across Midlands and Cambridgeshire sites, including overnight stays when required.
  • Full UK driving licence.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary.
  • Generous holiday allowance.
  • Attractive benefits package.
  • Bonus.

Interested?

Apply now with your up-to-date CV.

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