Production Supervisor

Overview

Production Supervisor
Chipping Norton
44 hours per week (Monday-Thursday 06:00 - 18:00)
£45,000 - £50,000 P/ a

• Lead and manage day-to-day operations across assigned shift pattern
• Maintain high standards of health & safety, including strict PPE compliance
• Be visible and present on the shop floor at all times
• Monitor output quality and ensure correct product specification is consistently met
• Manage labour allocation and balancing across production units
• Work to production schedules created by the Factory Manager and ensure delivery
• Conduct inductions, site tours, absence management, and return-to-work processes
• Use HR system to manage attendance and sickness records
• Address performance and behavioural issues confidently, fairly, and professionally
• Escalate issues when necessary and have difficult conversations where required
• Support a culture of accountability, respect, and high standards

• Experience supervising within a manufacturing or production environment
• Confidence working independently (especially on night shift)
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to challenge poor behaviour appropriately
• A "firm but fair" management style
• Willingness to be highly hands-on and physically present on the shop floor
• Ability to manage competing priorities and keep production running smoothly
• Strong communication and people management skills

This is not a desk-based supervisory role - you will be expected to be visible, active, and engaged across all areas of production.

The business operates Monday to Thursday on 12-hour shifts (24-hour production cycle).

Day shift offers more interaction with wider support functions and internal collaboration. The culture is supportive but performance-driven - standards matter, and supervisors are expected to uphold them consistently and professionally.

Overtime:
Available as required, typically Fridays. Paid at increased weekend shift allowance.

This is an opportunity to step into a key leadership role within a busy, essential manufacturing operation where your decisions will directly impact output, quality, and team performance across both day and night shifts. If you are confident, resilient, and able to lead people effectively in a hands-on environment, this role offers strong autonomy, variety, and the chance to make a real operational impact.