Manufacturing Supervisor

Job Title: Manufacturing Supervisor Industry: Packaging Manufacturing Location: Corby, Northamptonshire Reports to: Production / Operations Manager Shift Pattern: 6am–2pm or 2pm–10pm (fixed or rotating) Job Purpose To supervise and coordinate manufacturing and packaging production operations, ensuring production schedules, quality standards, and health & safety requirements are consistently achieved. This role is hands-on and people-focused, responsible for driving performance on the shop floor, maintaining smooth production flow, and resolving issues quickly to minimise downtime and disruption. Key Responsibilities * Supervise daily manufacturing and packaging production activities, ensuring output targets and schedules are met. * Lead, motivate, and manage production operatives to maintain high performance, discipline, and engagement. * Allocate labour effectively across production lines and shifts to maximize efficiency. * Monitor and maintain product quality, ensuring packaging specifications, production standards, and customer requirements are adhered to. * Ensure full compliance with health & safety, hygiene, and manufacturing procedures at all times. * Conduct line start-ups, changeovers, quality checks, and shift handovers. * Identify production issues affecting output, quality, or efficiency and take corrective action promptly. * Support training, onboarding, and development of production staff. * Maintain accurate production records, reports, and documentation. * Work closely with maintenance, quality, and planning teams to reduce downtime and improve performance. * Escalate operational issues when required, while taking ownership of resolving day-to-day challenges on the floor. Skills & Experience * Previous supervisory experience within a manufacturing or packaging production environment. * Strong people management and leadership capability. * Good understanding of manufacturing processes, KPIs, output targets, and efficiency measures. * Sound knowledge of health & safety regulations within a manufacturing setting. * Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced production environment. * Competent IT skills for reporting, tracking, and documentation. * Flexibility to work early or late shifts. Personal Attributes * Confident, approachable, and credible leader * Hands-on and solutions-focused * Organized, decisive, and reliable * Strong attention to detail * Calm and professional under pressure What’s on Offer * Permanent role within a growing packaging manufacturing business * Structured operations and clear expectations * Opportunity for progression as the business expands * Supportive management team Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Work Location: In person