Production Supervisor in Bemerton, Wiltshire

Production Supvervisor

(FMCG Manufacturing - automated production and packaging equipment)

AJ Group are recruiting on behalf of a leading FMCG Manufacturing business in Salisbury, Wiltshire. Seeking 2x Production Supervisors due to internal promotions. Full, on-going training provided as well as recognised management qualifications.

This is due to a multi-million pound investment project and growth of brand-new automated manufacturing lines, creating massive opportunities for long-term career progression & development.

Role purpose:

A hands-on leadership role, leading a small team, focused on driving equipment performance, reducing downtime. You'll lead the team on automation and asset performance & operation of the manufacturing shift, ensuring equipment reliability, autonomous maintenance delivery, technical discipline, and operational uptime.

1x days role and 1x nights role available

Shifts:

Day shift: 4on, 4off - 6am-6pm

Summary of role Key Accountabilities:

• Lead a small team on the day-to-day automation and asset performance operation on shift, ensuring equipment reliability, operational stability, and the highest standards of asset care.
• Work closely with operational teams to coordinate automation activities, support fault finding, drive autonomous maintenance standards and maximise equipment uptime.
• Provide coaching and support to colleagues, helping build capability and confidence across the wider team.
• Play a key role in identifying opportunities to improve reliability, reduce downtime and enhance overall equipment performance. Through effective use of asset data, root cause analysis and continuous improvement principles.
• Ensure that Health & Safety, machine safety, Food Safety, and compliance standards, ensuring equipment is operated safely and effectively at all times.

Required knowledge & experience:

We’re seeking candidates from within any fast-paced Manufacturing environment such as FMCG, Food & Beverage, Ingredients, packaging or similar. Ideally, strong understanding of automated / packaging / production line equipment and performance.

You’ll need at least 1 years experience of supporting, coaching or leading front-line teams.

Strong fault-finding and problem solving capability and excellent communication skills.

What's on Offer:

• Fully funded NVQ Leadership qualifications
• Be part of a growing business who are investing significantly in automation
• Opportunity to work within a highly automated, modern manufacturing environment
• Strong focus on machine operation, asset care, development, training and continuous improvement.
• Exposure to cutting-edge automation and equipment projects.

Long-term career progression opportunities within the business.