Salary: £33k per year
Reference: 560687
Location: Redditch
Company: Workforce
Salary: £33,000 + up to £5,000 per year performance-related bonus
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Workforce is recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturing business in Redditch for an experienced and motivated Manufacturing Supervisor to join their production team.
Reporting directly to the Production Manager, you will supervise a team within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ensuring production targets, quality standards and health & safety requirements are consistently achieved.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys developing teams, driving productivity and maintaining high operational standards, with the added opportunity to earn a performance-related bonus of up to £5,000 per year based on machine performance and production targets.
As a Manufacturing Supervisor, your responsibilities will include:
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Ensuring compliance with all Health & Safety regulations and company policies.
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Supervising, motivating and organising team members to maximise productivity and performance.
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Monitoring production processes and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
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Diagnosing equipment faults and coordinating repairs.
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Carrying out basic maintenance tasks and fitting replacement parts where required.
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Responding to breakdowns, emergencies and unplanned maintenance issues.
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Conducting quality checks to ensure products meet required standards.
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Monitoring stock levels of materials and equipment.
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Completing production and quality documentation accurately and promptly.
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Supporting the training and development of team members.
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Ensuring production targets and operational KPIs are achieved.
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Monitoring machine performance and working with the team to achieve production targets.
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Maintaining a safe, organised and efficient working environment.
The successful candidate will have:
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A minimum of three years' supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment.
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Previous experience managing people, including performance management and disciplinary processes.
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Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
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The ability to work effectively under pressure and prioritise workloads.
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Experience working to quality standards and achieving production targets.
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Basic mechanical or maintenance knowledge.
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Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
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A hands-on approach with the flexibility to support operational activities when required.
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The ability to delegate effectively and manage multiple priorities.
- Forklift Truck (FLT) licence or experience.
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Experience within plastics manufacturing or a similar production environment.
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Experience working with production machinery and machine output targets.
Rotating shift pattern:
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06:00 – 14:00 — £15.86 per hour
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14:00 – 22:00 — £16.10 per hour
The role operates on a Monday to Friday rotating shift pattern, working alongside another Supervisor.
Occasional 10:00pm – 6:00am night shift cover may be required during periods of holiday absence. Night shifts are paid at £16.26 per hour.
- £33,000+ basic annual salary
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Up to £5,000 per year performance-related bonus
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Permanent, full-time position
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Monday to Friday working pattern
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Stable and growing manufacturing business
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Opportunity to make a real impact within a supervisory role
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Ongoing training and development opportunities
Location: On-site, Redditch
If you're an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor looking for a role where you can lead a team, influence production performance and have the opportunity to significantly increase your earnings through performance-related bonuses, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today!
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