Manufacturing Supervisor

Job Title:

Manufacturing Supervisor

Industry: Packaging Manufacturing

Location:

Corby, Northamptonshire

Reports to:

Production / Operations Manager
Shift Pattern: 6am–2pm or 2pm–10pm (fixed or rotating)

Job Purpose

To supervise and coordinate manufacturing and packaging production operations, ensuring production schedules, quality standards, and health & safety requirements are consistently achieved.

This role is hands-on and people-focused, responsible for driving performance on the shop floor, maintaining smooth production flow, and resolving issues quickly to minimise downtime and disruption.

Key Responsibilities

* Supervise daily manufacturing and packaging production activities, ensuring output targets and schedules are met.

* Lead, motivate, and manage production operatives to maintain high performance, discipline, and engagement.

* Allocate labour effectively across production lines and shifts to maximize efficiency.

* Monitor and maintain product quality, ensuring packaging specifications, production standards, and customer requirements are adhered to.

* Ensure full compliance with health & safety, hygiene, and manufacturing procedures at all times.

* Conduct line start-ups, changeovers, quality checks, and shift handovers.

* Identify production issues affecting output, quality, or efficiency and take corrective action promptly.

* Support training, onboarding, and development of production staff.

* Maintain accurate production records, reports, and documentation.

* Work closely with maintenance, quality, and planning teams to reduce downtime and improve performance.

* Escalate operational issues when required, while taking ownership of resolving day-to-day challenges on the floor.

Skills & Experience

* Previous supervisory experience within a manufacturing or packaging production environment.

* Strong people management and leadership capability.

* Good understanding of manufacturing processes, KPIs, output targets, and efficiency measures.

* Sound knowledge of health & safety regulations within a manufacturing setting.

* Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced production environment.

* Competent IT skills for reporting, tracking, and documentation.

* Flexibility to work early or late shifts.

Personal Attributes

* Confident, approachable, and credible leader

* Hands-on and solutions-focused

* Organized, decisive, and reliable

* Strong attention to detail

* Calm and professional under pressure

What’s on Offer

* Permanent role within a growing packaging manufacturing business

* Structured operations and clear expectations

* Opportunity for progression as the business expands

* Supportive management team

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location:

In person