JOB TITLE: Production Supervisor
DEPARTMENT: Production
LOCATION: Bancroft Road, Burnley Site
REPORTS TO: Production Co-Ordinator, Production Manager
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Production Operators
JOB PURPOSE
The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading and supporting a team to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. Reporting to the Production Co-Ordinator, the role focuses on achieving targets, compliance, and process improvements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership and Team Management
* Lead, motivate, and support the team to meet daily production targets.
* Communicate plans effectively and ensure tasks are understood.
* Provide feedback and support for new starters and ongoing performance.
Health and Safety
* Promote safe working practices and ensure team compliance.
* Conduct audits, risk assessments, and address incidents.
* Ensure all start-up checks are completed to standard.
Quality Assurance
* Maintain product quality to meet specifications.
* Monitor and address non-conformances to prevent reoccurrence.
Operational Efficiency
* Allocate labour effectively to optimise performance.
* Minimise downtime during start-ups, changeovers, and trials.
* Monitor performance data and implement improvements.
Documentation and Reporting
* Complete and maintain accurate production records.
* Submit daily reports and ensure compliance with company standards.
Continuous Improvement
* Support Lean initiatives by encouraging ideas from the team.
* Actively address and escalate unresolved issues.
General Duties
* Ensure hygiene and housekeeping standards are met.
* Provide support across other areas as required.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications and Education
* Good standard of English and Maths.
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (desirable).
Experience
* Team leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
* FMCG production knowledge (preferred).
Skills and Attributes
* Strong communication skills.
* Proficient in analysing data to improve performance.
* Reliable, proactive, and adaptable