Job Title: Production Supervisor
Salary: £Competitive Salary
Location: Essex
Reference: J7179
Role Summary:
Our client is seeking a hands-on, reliable team member to work under our client’s Senior Production Supervisor in a busy packaging manufacturing environment. This role suits someone with engineering knowledge, strong problem-solving skills, and the willingness to get stuck in wherever issues arise on the production floor.
The role supports production efficiency, quality control, and continuous improvement while maintaining safe working practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Senior Production Supervisor in daily production operations.
- Assist with basic machine maintenance, adjustments, and setup.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve mechanical and process-related issues.
- Help maintain production flow and output targets.
- Monitor product quality throughout the manufacturing process.
- Carry out quality checks to ensure products meet specifications and customer standards.
- Identify defects, investigate root causes, and assist with corrective actions.
- Support training and guidance of machine operators where required.
- Ensure health & safety procedures and housekeeping standards are followed.
- Record and report production issues, quality concerns, downtime, and improvements.
Required Skills & Qualities:
Technical / Engineering
- Engineering knowledge with strong mechanical aptitude.
- Confident using hand tools and basic workshop equipment.
- Ability to follow technical instructions and drawings.
- Willingness to learn production machinery and processes.
Operational / Personal
- Proactive and hands-on approach to problem solving.
- Strong attention to detail, particularly regarding quality control.
- Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
- Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced production environment.
- Flexible and dependable.
Desirable Skills (Not Essential)
- Strong practical workshop skills.
- Previous experience in manufacturing, engineering, or production environments.
- Forklift licence (advantageous but not required).
Role Summary:
Our client is seeking a hands-on, reliable team member to work under our client’s Senior Production Supervisor in a busy packaging manufacturing environment. This role suits someone with engineering knowledge, strong problem-solving skills, and the willingness to get stuck in wherever issues arise on the production floor.
The role supports production efficiency, quality control, and continuous improvement while maintaining safe working practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Senior Production Supervisor in daily production operations.
- Assist with basic machine maintenance, adjustments, and setup.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve mechanical and process-related issues.
- Help maintain production flow and output targets.
- Monitor product quality throughout the manufacturing process.
- Carry out quality checks to ensure products meet specifications and customer standards.
- Identify defects, investigate root causes, and assist with corrective actions.
- Support training and guidance of machine operators where required.
- Ensure health & safety procedures and housekeeping standards are followed.
- Record and report production issues, quality concerns, downtime, and improvements.
Required Skills & Qualities:
Technical / Engineering
- Engineering knowledge with strong mechanical aptitude.
- Confident using hand tools and basic workshop equipment.
- Ability to follow technical instructions and drawings.
- Willingness to learn production machinery and processes.
Operational / Personal
- Proactive and hands-on approach to problem solving.
- Strong attention to detail, particularly regarding quality control.
- Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
- Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced production environment.
- Flexible and dependable.
Desirable Skills (Not Essential)
- Strong practical workshop skills.
- Previous experience in manufacturing, engineering, or production environments.
- Forklift licence (advantageous but not required).
