Production Supervisor

Orbital Recruitment

We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to join a busy manufacturing environment specialising in fabric swatches and sample production. This is a hands-on role where you will work closely with the Production Manager to oversee day-to-day factory operations, ensuring production targets are met and customer orders are delivered on time.

The successful candidate will be a strong leader with previous production supervisory experience and a good understanding of fabric swatches, textile samples, or a similar manufacturing process.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the day-to-day running of the production department.
  • Supervise and motivate production staff to achieve quality and productivity targets.
  • Plan and organise production schedules to meet customer deadlines.
  • Monitor production output and ensure efficiency targets are achieved.
  • Assist with production work when required.
  • Ensure all orders are completed accurately and dispatched on time.
  • Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment.
  • Monitor staff performance and productivity levels.
  • Provide regular updates and reports to management.
  • Assist with administrative duties as required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Previous experience as a Production Supervisor, Team Leader, or similar manufacturing supervisory role.
  • Experience working with fabric swatches, textile samples, or within the textile/fabric industry.
  • Strong organisational and planning skills.
  • Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
  • A hands-on approach and willingness to support the production team.
  • The ability to work closely with management and build a strong working relationship.
  • Good attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
  • Basic administration and reporting skills.

What We Offer

  • Four-day working week.
  • Opportunity to join a growing and supportive team.
  • Hours: Monday to Thursday, 6:30am – 4:30pm

If you have experience supervising production teams and possess knowledge of fabric swatches or textile sampling, we'd love to hear from you.

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