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Production SupervisorWoking, Surrey | Up to £40,000 | Permanent

Ready to take the lead on the shop floor?

We're looking for an experienced Production Supervisor to join an established manufacturing business in Woking. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys leading people, improving production performance and being hands-on in a fast-paced engineering/manufacturing environment.

The Opportunity

As Production Supervisor, you'll play a key role in ensuring the production operation runs safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

You'll be responsible for:

Leading, supporting and motivating the production team.

Planning and coordinating day-to-day production activities.

Ensuring production targets, deadlines and quality standards are achieved.

Monitoring workflow and resolving issues on the shop floor.

Supporting continuous improvement and process optimisation.

Ensuring health & safety procedures are followed.

Conducting team briefings and toolbox talks.

Working closely with other departments to keep production running smoothly.

Providing hands-on support where required within the production environment.

What We're Looking For

We'd like to speak with candidates who have:

Previous experience in a Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor, Production Team Leader or similar position.

Experience within a manufacturing, engineering, assembly or fabrication environment.

Proven experience leading or supervising a shop-floor team.

Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

A good understanding of quality, health & safety and production processes.

A hands-on, proactive approach to leadership.

The confidence to make decisions and resolve production challenges.

What's on Offer?

💷 Salary: Up to £40,000
📍 Location: Woking, Surrey (GU21)
📄 Permanent, full-time position
🏭 Established engineering/manufacturing environment
👥 Opportunity to lead and develop a production team

If you're an experienced Production Supervisor looking for your next challenge and want to make a real impact on the shop floor, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV, or get in touch for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.

Aastha Khurana
Lead Talent Attraction Consultant
Proactive Global Recruitment
M: 1753 978 791
E: [email protected]

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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Production Supervisor/Lead Operator Required Aylesbury (PM Shifts)

Role Overview

The Production Supervisor/Lead Operator is the senior operator on a designated production line, responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant production while delivering daily targets for output, quality, and waste.

Working hands-on alongside the team, the Line Lead provides direction and support to operatives, ensures SOPs and GMP standards are followed, and acts as the key link between the production team and Shift Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate operatives to ensure the smooth running of the production line.Deliver daily KPIs for output, quality, efficiency, downtime, and waste.Set up machinery and complete routine line and equipment checks.Monitor production flow and promptly escalate issues to the Shift Manager.Carry out and accurately record in-process quality checks.Ensure SOPs, GMP, Health & Safety, and hygiene standards are consistently followed.Complete batch records, logbooks, and other production documentation accurately and on time.Act as the first point of contact for operatives, providing clear direction, coaching, and support.Support the training and onboarding of new team members.Identify and report non-conformances and deviations and support investigations where required.Maintain a clean, safe, and organised production area.Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce downtime and minimise waste.Support trials, validations, and continuous improvement projects.

Required Experience

Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment, ideally within pharmaceutical, food, or another regulated industry.Experience in a Supervisory, Line Lead, Team Leader, Senior Operator, or similar role is desirable.Good understanding of production processes, equipment, GMP, SOPs, and Health & Safety.Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a team.High attention to detail and a strong focus on quality and compliance.Good organisational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.Basic IT skills and confidence completing production documentation.Able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced production environment.

Additional Info

Hours: 2.30pm-11.00pm Monday to FridaySalary: £32,000 per annumStart Date: ASAP

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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Production Supervisor/Lead Operator Required Aylesbury (PM Shifts)

Role Overview

The Production Supervisor/Lead Operator is the senior operator on a designated production line, responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant production while delivering daily targets for output, quality, and waste.

Working hands-on alongside the team, the Line Lead provides direction and support to operatives, ensures SOPs and GMP standards are followed, and acts as the key link between the production team and Shift Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate operatives to ensure the smooth running of the production line.Deliver daily KPIs for output, quality, efficiency, downtime, and waste.Set up machinery and complete routine line and equipment checks.Monitor production flow and promptly escalate issues to the Shift Manager.Carry out and accurately record in-process quality checks.Ensure SOPs, GMP, Health & Safety, and hygiene standards are consistently followed.Complete batch records, logbooks, and other production documentation accurately and on time.Act as the first point of contact for operatives, providing clear direction, coaching, and support.Support the training and onboarding of new team members.Identify and report non-conformances and deviations and support investigations where required.Maintain a clean, safe, and organised production area.Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce downtime and minimise waste.Support trials, validations, and continuous improvement projects.

Required Experience

Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment, ideally within pharmaceutical, food, or another regulated industry.Experience in a Supervisory, Line Lead, Team Leader, Senior Operator, or similar role is desirable.Good understanding of production processes, equipment, GMP, SOPs, and Health & Safety.Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a team.High attention to detail and a strong focus on quality and compliance.Good organisational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.Basic IT skills and confidence completing production documentation.Able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced production environment.

Additional Info

Hours: 2.30pm-11.00pm Monday to FridaySalary: £32,000 per annumStart Date: ASAP

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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