Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor (2nd Shift)

Salary: £40-50k (DOE)
Location: Reading
Hours: 2:30pm – 11:00pm
Job Type: Perm

We are seeking an experienced and driven Production Supervisor to lead a manufacturing team on the 2nd shift within a fast‑paced engineering environment. You will be responsible for overseeing production activities, ensuring safety, quality, and performance targets are consistently achieved.

This role is key to maintaining operational efficiency, driving continuous improvement, and developing a high‑performing team. It’s an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands‑on leadership, problem‑solving, and delivering results in a dynamic production setting.

• Lead, support, and develop a team of production staff, including performance management and training
• Plan and allocate work, ensuring smooth workflow and effective shift handovers
• Ensure all production output meets quality, safety, and delivery targets
• Monitor KPIs and identify areas for improvement, implementing corrective actions where required
• Ensure strict adherence to health & safety standards across the shift
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, logistics, and operations teams to resolve issues and improve processes
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across production operations
• Manage shift communication and act as the key link between shopfloor and management
• Evaluate production processes in line with industry and quality standards (e.g. ISO)

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a supervisory or leadership role within manufacturing
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems, BOMs, and inventory control processes
• Strong communication, organisation, and problem‑solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook)

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a key production function within a growing engineering environment. You’ll play a critical role in driving performance, improving processes, and developing a successful team, with strong career progression potential.

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