Manufacturing Supervisor

Reference: MCSUPERVISOR_1791992517

Manufacturing Supervisor Required ASAP Gloucester. Immediate Start Available, Up to £30ph.

Role Details:

  • Position: Manufacturing Supervisor
  • Location: Gloucester, GL4
  • Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
  • Pay Rate: Up to £30 per hour

Job Purpose

The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily production operations, ensuring that manufacturing processes run efficiently, safely, and in line with quality standards. The role involves leading a team, achieving production targets, and driving continuous improvement across the operation.

Key Accountabilities

  1. Supervise day-to-day production activities to ensure schedules and targets are met.

  2. Monitor workflow, staffing levels, and resource allocation.

  3. Ensure adherence to production plans and adjust as required to meet demand.

  4. Drive operational efficiency and minimise downtime.

  5. Ensure adequate training, cross-skilling, and development of team members.

  6. Promote a positive and engaged team culture.

  7. Enforce health and safety policies and procedures at all times.

  8. Ensure products meet quality specifications and standards.

  9. Work with Quality teams to resolve issues and implement improvements.

  10. Monitor defects and scrap rates, driving continuous improvement initiatives.

  11. Identify opportunities for process optimisation and cost reduction.

  12. Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

  13. Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action planning.

  14. Monitor downtime and efficiency metrics (OEE where applicable).

Reports To

Plant Manager

Key Skills

Experience and Qualifications Required for This Specific Role

  • Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role within manufacturing.

  • Strong leadership and people management skills.

  • Good understanding of manufacturing processes and production environments.

  • Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

  • Ability to problem-solve and make decisions under pressure.

  • Leadership and team development.

  • Communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Organisation and planning.

  • Attention to detail.

  • Results-driven mindset.

  • Continuous improvement focus.

If you have relevant experience and would like to discuss the role, please apply online

If this role isn't suitable for you but you know someone who may be interested, I'd really appreciate a referral. Additionally, Proactive Global offers a £150 referral scheme. If you refer someone who is successfully placed, you'll receive £150 (T&Cs apply).


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.

£25.00 - £30.00
Per hour
GBP25 - GBP30 per hour
Added 14/10/2026
Reference: MCSUPERVISOR_1791992517

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