Production Supervisor Late Shift – £42,000–£45,000 Per Annum DOE – Monday to Thursday

People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Production Supervisor Late Shift to join our client’s manufacturing operation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Production Supervisor looking for a hands-on leadership role, offering a salary of £42,000–£45,000 per annum, depending on experience, a four-day working week and responsibility for overseeing production operations, team performance and manufacturing efficiency.

£42,000–£45,000 Per Annum | Monday to Thursday | Late Shift | Four-Day Working Week | Production Supervision

This position is ideal for applicants who have previously worked as a Production Supervisor, Production Team Leader, Manufacturing Supervisor, Production Shift Supervisor or Manufacturing Team Leader.

Shifts

 • Monday to Wednesday: 4:00pm–2:30am
 • Thursday: 4:00pm–1:30am
 • Four shifts per week
 • Friday, Saturday and Sunday off

Rates of Pay

 • £42,000–£45,000 per annum, depending on experience
 • Overtime arrangements to be confirmed

Benefits

As a Production Supervisor, you will receive:

 • Annual salary of £42,000–£45,000, depending on experience
 • Four-day working week
 • Consistent late-shift working pattern
 • Opportunity to oversee manufacturing operations and team performance
 • Involvement in continuous improvement and manufacturing efficiency

Day-to-Day Duties

As a Production Supervisor, your duties will include:

 • Overseeing the flow of products through manufacturing, from raw materials to finished goods
 • Supervising shop-floor personnel to ensure production targets and deadlines are achieved
 • Reviewing Make to Stock (MTS) and Make to Order (MTO) job cards alongside the Manufacturing Manager
 • Planning daily production activities and adjusting priorities according to customer requirements
 • Maintaining and updating production management systems and ERP/MRP records
 • Ensuring raw materials are available to support production schedules
 • Maximising labour and equipment efficiency while minimising downtime
 • Monitoring employee performance and addressing production issues
 • Reporting maintenance concerns and operational problems to management
 • Leading toolbox talks and communicating daily production priorities
 • Managing attendance, timekeeping and conduct in line with company procedures
 • Ensuring all employees follow health and safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE
 • Reporting accidents, hazards and near misses through the appropriate systems
 • Ensuring machinery, equipment and production areas remain safe and operational
 • Maintaining high housekeeping standards and ensuring fire exits and walkways remain clear
 • Working closely with other departments to support efficient manufacturing operations
 • Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to reduce production costs and lead times
 • Reviewing production KPIs and identifying opportunities to improve productivity and performance
 • Supporting staff development, training and performance improvement
 • Participating in internal audits relating to ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO45001 standards

Essential Skills

To be successful as a Production Supervisor, you will need:

 • Previous experience supervising or leading employees within a manufacturing or production environment
 • Strong understanding of production planning, workflow management and manufacturing processes
 • Ability to manage production priorities and achieve operational targets
 • Experience monitoring employee performance and supporting team development
 • Good understanding of manufacturing health and safety requirements
 • Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
 • Ability to maintain accurate production records and reports
 • Confidence managing shop-floor operations and addressing operational issues
 • Ability to work effectively with production managers and other departments

Desirable Experience

 • Experience using ERP, MRP or production management systems
 • Knowledge of Make to Stock (MTS) and Make to Order (MTO) production processes
 • Experience reviewing production KPIs and implementing continuous improvement activities
 • Familiarity with ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO45001 standards
 • Experience delivering toolbox talks and supporting employee development

Training Provided

 • Industry-related training and ongoing support throughout your assignment

Apply

If you are an experienced Production Supervisor or Manufacturing Supervisor looking for your next opportunity within a busy manufacturing environment, offering £42,000–£45,000 per annum depending on experience, please apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch with suitable candidates.

People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.