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