Production Supervisor

Description:

Production Supervisor sought by a recycling facility in Runcorn.  This subsidiary of an international, £multibillion turnover plastics manufacturer is focused on growing the circular economy and they see innovation within PVC recycling as pivotal to their global sustainability strategy.
 
Your Role as Production Supervisor:
As Production Supervisor, you will lead the operation to deliver safe, compliant, and efficient production performance. You will manage Shift Team Leaders, drive operational excellence and continuous improvement, and ensure achievement of safety, quality, productivity, cost, and environmental objectives while supporting the Production Manager.
 
Your responsibilities will include:

Lead a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with HSE, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 requirements
Manage Shift Team Leaders to deliver production targets for throughput, yield, quality, OEE, and cost performance
Drive continuous improvement through Lean, TPM, Root Cause Analysis, and data-driven decision making
Develop team capability through coaching, performance management, succession planning, and employee engagement
Ensure products meet customer, quality, and regulatory requirements while promoting adherence to SOPs and best practicesWork with Engineering and Maintenance to maximise equipment reliability, asset performance, and plant availability

Lead operational reporting, performance reviews, and improvement actions, deputising for the Production Manager when required
Support sustainability goals through waste reduction, energy efficiency, and resource optimisationEssential Skills & Experience:

Manufacturing, recycling, or process industry leadership experience
Proven people management and team development skills
Strong HSE knowledge and operational excellence mindset
Experience improving KPIs through Lean, TPM, and continuous improvement methodologies
Strong analytical, communication, coaching, and problem-solving skillsDesirable Skills & Experience:

Experience in plastics, polymer processing, or recycling
Lean, Six Sigma, IOSH, or NEBOSH qualifications
Knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, TPM, and Asset CarexProduction Supervisor Benefits:

£19.14 per hour base rate
£3.83 per hour (20%) Leadership Allowance
37.5 Hours of work: Monday to Thursday 8am – 4.30pm, 8am-2pm Friday
Time off in lieu
Pension scheme
Free flu jabs
Health & wellbeing
32 days holidays including bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 2 years’ service 
Option to buy and sell holiday  
Cycle to Work scheme
Long service awards
Company rewards platform
Employee assistance programme
Internal training academy
Access to external training and supported education
Social culture and events 
Production Supervisor
 
Runcorn, Cheshire
 
£19.24 per hour + £3.83 Leadership Allowance + benefits