Production Supervisor

Founded in 1975, with its head office in Blackburn, England, PPE operates manufacturing facilities in the UK and the US, plus sales offices and Channel Partner networks across the US, Europe and Asia.

PPE manufactures high-performance O-rings and sealing components using advanced elastomer materials and precision designs that extend equipment life.

Seals are critical to the function of industrial systems, and PPE’s solutions are trusted in the most demanding environments.

Today, PPE offers over 200 elastomer grades used globally across industries such as oil & gas, chemical processing, food and pharma manufacturing, marine and power generation, aerospace, and semiconductors.

The company’s success is built on the continual development of new elastomer materials combined with exceptional levels of customer service and technical support.

start as soon as possible, 14-month fixed term contract.

Alternating Days shift (Week 1 06:00 to 14:00, Week 2 14:00 to 22:00).

£ 40,068.00 per annum (paid overtime as and when business requires).

• Health Cash Plan
• Auto-enrolment into salary sacrifice company pension
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Life Assurance
• Eye test vouchers
• Subsidised canteen
• Free onsite car parking
• Savings Scheme.

Production Manager

The Production Supervisor is responsible for driving operational performance within their designated Production Area, ensuring the highest standards of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People management are achieved.

The role provides frontline leadership to production teams, ensuring operational targets are met, processes are consistently followed, and employees are developed, engaged, and supported to achieve both individual and business objectives. The Production Supervisor acts as the key link between operators, support functions, and management, driving performance through effective communication, problem solving, and continuous improvement.

• Drive daily performance against Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost KPIs.
• Monitor, review and communicate production performance through the daily management process.
• Coordinate labour, materials, equipment and skills to maximise production output.
• Ensure accurate and timely updates of production reporting systems, including DLP.
• Escalate and resolve operational issues by working closely with support functions.
• Support root cause investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained.
• Manage overtime planning in line with business requirements and provide actual versus plan reporting.

• Lead, coach and support production operators to achieve performance expectations.
• Build a highly engaged, flexible and capable workforce.
• Conduct regular one-to-one meetings and support the Workday performance review process.
• Foster strong working relationships across shifts and departments to ensure consistent communication and collaboration.
• Promote a positive working environment that encourages accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement.

With support from HR, lead and manage activities including:

• Recruitment and onboarding
• Training and skills development
• Attendance and absence management
• Performance management
• Employee development
• Employee engagement initiatives

In addition:

• Ensure all employees comply with company policies, procedures and standards.
• Conduct investigations and support employee relations processes where required.
• Drive adherence to behavioural and operational expectations across the shift.

• Complete the Supervisory Excellence Programme and actively develop leadership capability.
• Support the…