Production Supervisor
We are on lookout for skilled & experienced Production Supervisor in Bedford to start work immediately.
Position: Production Supervisor (permanent)
Pay Rate: £27,000 - £29,000
Location: Bedford
Hours: Mon - Friday; 8:00am - 5:30pm
The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading and managing day-to-day production activities across their assigned area. They ensure all client work is completed on time, to specification, and to the highest quality standards, while promoting productivity, efficiency, and continuous improvement through effective leadership and communication.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks:
Production Operations
- Plan, allocate, and monitor daily production tasks to meet client deadlines and productivity targets.
- Supervise daily and weekly production schedules, ensuring resources, staff, and time are allocated effectively.
- Lead the team to achieve output, quality, and safety standards in line with client SLAs and internal KPIs.
- Track, analyse, and report on production performance, taking corrective action where required.
- Coordinate with other departments, including Goods In, Stock Control, Despatch, and Client Services, to ensure workflow continuity and clear communication.
- Drive operational efficiency and maintain workplace organisation and standards in line with LEAN principles.
- Monitor departmental KPIs and contribute to management reporting to support continuous improvement and performance tracking.
People Management
- Manage a team of Production Executives, providing clear direction, coaching, and performance management.
- Support the training and development of team members, identifying skill gaps and arranging appropriate upskilling.
- Manage attendance, holidays, and disciplinary issues (up to Improvement Notice level) in line with company policy.
- Promote flexibility and collaboration across Supervisors to balance workloads and ensure consistent performance.
- Conduct team briefings and one-to-one meetings to maintain engagement, communication, and alignment with operational priorities.
- Support recruitment and participate in performance appraisals where required, ensuring consistency with company policy and values.
Quality, Systems and Continuous Improvement
- Maintain accurate WMS records and ensure all stock movements are recorded in real time.
- Monitor stock integrity and ensure any discrepancies are escalated or resolved promptly.
- Support and participate in internal audits, client inspections, and compliance reviews.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance productivity, quality, and accuracy.
- Support the development of Standard Operating Procedures and work instructions for production activities.
- Uphold LEAN practices, 5S principles, and continuous improvement initiatives to maintain a safe, efficient, and organised working environment.
Skills & Competencies
- Proven leadership and people management skills.
- Strong planning, organisational, and prioritisation abilities.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Problem-solving and decision-making capability.
- Proficient in WMS, Microsoft Office 365, and reporting tools.
- Commercial awareness and focus on efficiency.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and LEAN principles.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum of 3-4 years' experience in a supervisory role within a warehouse, production, or fulfilment environment.
- Experience leading small teams in fast-paced operations.
- Strong technical skills with WMS/OMS and Microsoft Office.
- Demonstrated experience in process improvement and productivity management.
- Understanding of commercial and operational priorities.
For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Yashika on +44 2045305358 or y.chandel@proactiveglobal.com
Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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