Production Manager
Posted on Jun 10, 2026 by CV-Library
Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
£42k - £42k Annual
Full-Time
Production Supervisor
Location: Leeds
Salary: £42,000per annum
Hours: AM/PM rotation
The Opportunity
We are recruiting for an experienced Production Supervisor to join a well-established manufacturing business. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing a weaving production shift, ensuring operational performance, product quality, safety compliance and team development.
The successful candidate will lead a team of experienced operators and trainees, driving production efficiency while promoting a positive, high-performance culture. This role requires a proactive supervisor who can analyse production issues, identify improvements and support continuous development across the department.
Key Responsibilities
Shift Leadership & Team Management
* Lead and supervise a dedicated weaving production shift, taking responsibility for safety, quality, productivity and team performance.
* Manage and support a team consisting of both experienced weavers and trainees, adapting leadership style to individual needs and experience levels.
* Provide day-to-day coaching, guidance and performance feedback to ensure operational standards are achieved.
* Build strong working relationships through visible leadership, consistency and fair decision-making.
* Identify training and development requirements within the team and support ongoing skills development.
* Address attendance, conduct and performance issues professionally, working closely with the Production Manager where required.
* Ensure effective communication across shifts, delivering thorough handovers to maintain production continuity.
Production Performance & Continuous Improvement
* Take ownership of shift production targets, monitoring output, downtime, efficiency and quality performance.
* Investigate and challenge the root causes of loom stoppages, production delays and operational inefficiencies.
* Work closely with the Production Manager, Planning Team and Data Analyst to review performance data and identify trends.
* Prioritise workloads in line with production schedules, customer requirements and operational demands.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, machine utilisation and process efficiency.
* Support the reduction of non-value-added activities and promote a right-first-time manufacturing culture.
* Contribute ideas and solutions to improve job changeovers, workflow and overall operational effectiveness.
Technical & Quality Oversight
* Maintain a strong understanding of weaving operations, loom performance, cloth construction and manufacturing processes.
* Ensure job changes, tie-ons and first-off inspections are completed correctly and meet required quality standards.
* Monitor quality performance and support initiatives aimed at reducing second-quality fabric and recurring production issues.
* Work alongside technical specialists and maintenance teams to resolve process or machinery-related concerns.Provide hands-on operational support when required, while maintaining a primary focus on supervision and leadership responsibilities.
* Ensure compliance with all company quality standards, operating procedures and health & safety requirements.
Skills & Experience Required
* Previous experience within a Production Supervisor, Shift Supervisor or Team Leader position within a manufacturing environment.
* Experience within textiles, weaving, fabrics or similar production processes would be highly advantageous.
* Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
* Good understanding of production KPIs, performance monitoring and continuous improvement methodologies.
* Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement practical solutions.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills.
* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
* Strong commitment to health, safety and quality standards.
If you are an experienced production professional looking for a leadership role where you can drive performance, develop people and contribute to operational excellence, we would be keen to hear from you
Location: Leeds
Salary: £42,000per annum
Hours: AM/PM rotation
The Opportunity
We are recruiting for an experienced Production Supervisor to join a well-established manufacturing business. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing a weaving production shift, ensuring operational performance, product quality, safety compliance and team development.
The successful candidate will lead a team of experienced operators and trainees, driving production efficiency while promoting a positive, high-performance culture. This role requires a proactive supervisor who can analyse production issues, identify improvements and support continuous development across the department.
Key Responsibilities
Shift Leadership & Team Management
* Lead and supervise a dedicated weaving production shift, taking responsibility for safety, quality, productivity and team performance.
* Manage and support a team consisting of both experienced weavers and trainees, adapting leadership style to individual needs and experience levels.
* Provide day-to-day coaching, guidance and performance feedback to ensure operational standards are achieved.
* Build strong working relationships through visible leadership, consistency and fair decision-making.
* Identify training and development requirements within the team and support ongoing skills development.
* Address attendance, conduct and performance issues professionally, working closely with the Production Manager where required.
* Ensure effective communication across shifts, delivering thorough handovers to maintain production continuity.
Production Performance & Continuous Improvement
* Take ownership of shift production targets, monitoring output, downtime, efficiency and quality performance.
* Investigate and challenge the root causes of loom stoppages, production delays and operational inefficiencies.
* Work closely with the Production Manager, Planning Team and Data Analyst to review performance data and identify trends.
* Prioritise workloads in line with production schedules, customer requirements and operational demands.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, machine utilisation and process efficiency.
* Support the reduction of non-value-added activities and promote a right-first-time manufacturing culture.
* Contribute ideas and solutions to improve job changeovers, workflow and overall operational effectiveness.
Technical & Quality Oversight
* Maintain a strong understanding of weaving operations, loom performance, cloth construction and manufacturing processes.
* Ensure job changes, tie-ons and first-off inspections are completed correctly and meet required quality standards.
* Monitor quality performance and support initiatives aimed at reducing second-quality fabric and recurring production issues.
* Work alongside technical specialists and maintenance teams to resolve process or machinery-related concerns.Provide hands-on operational support when required, while maintaining a primary focus on supervision and leadership responsibilities.
* Ensure compliance with all company quality standards, operating procedures and health & safety requirements.
Skills & Experience Required
* Previous experience within a Production Supervisor, Shift Supervisor or Team Leader position within a manufacturing environment.
* Experience within textiles, weaving, fabrics or similar production processes would be highly advantageous.
* Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
* Good understanding of production KPIs, performance monitoring and continuous improvement methodologies.
* Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement practical solutions.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills.
* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
* Strong commitment to health, safety and quality standards.
If you are an experienced production professional looking for a leadership role where you can drive performance, develop people and contribute to operational excellence, we would be keen to hear from you
Reference: 225231736
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Production Manager
Posted on Jun 10, 2026 by CV-Library
Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
£42k - £42k Annual
Full-Time
Production Supervisor
Location: Leeds
Salary: £42,000per annum
Hours: AM/PM rotation
The Opportunity
We are recruiting for an experienced Production Supervisor to join a well-established manufacturing business. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing a weaving production shift, ensuring operational performance, product quality, safety compliance and team development.
The successful candidate will lead a team of experienced operators and trainees, driving production efficiency while promoting a positive, high-performance culture. This role requires a proactive supervisor who can analyse production issues, identify improvements and support continuous development across the department.
Key Responsibilities
Shift Leadership & Team Management
* Lead and supervise a dedicated weaving production shift, taking responsibility for safety, quality, productivity and team performance.
* Manage and support a team consisting of both experienced weavers and trainees, adapting leadership style to individual needs and experience levels.
* Provide day-to-day coaching, guidance and performance feedback to ensure operational standards are achieved.
* Build strong working relationships through visible leadership, consistency and fair decision-making.
* Identify training and development requirements within the team and support ongoing skills development.
* Address attendance, conduct and performance issues professionally, working closely with the Production Manager where required.
* Ensure effective communication across shifts, delivering thorough handovers to maintain production continuity.
Production Performance & Continuous Improvement
* Take ownership of shift production targets, monitoring output, downtime, efficiency and quality performance.
* Investigate and challenge the root causes of loom stoppages, production delays and operational inefficiencies.
* Work closely with the Production Manager, Planning Team and Data Analyst to review performance data and identify trends.
* Prioritise workloads in line with production schedules, customer requirements and operational demands.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, machine utilisation and process efficiency.
* Support the reduction of non-value-added activities and promote a right-first-time manufacturing culture.
* Contribute ideas and solutions to improve job changeovers, workflow and overall operational effectiveness.
Technical & Quality Oversight
* Maintain a strong understanding of weaving operations, loom performance, cloth construction and manufacturing processes.
* Ensure job changes, tie-ons and first-off inspections are completed correctly and meet required quality standards.
* Monitor quality performance and support initiatives aimed at reducing second-quality fabric and recurring production issues.
* Work alongside technical specialists and maintenance teams to resolve process or machinery-related concerns.Provide hands-on operational support when required, while maintaining a primary focus on supervision and leadership responsibilities.
* Ensure compliance with all company quality standards, operating procedures and health & safety requirements.
Skills & Experience Required
* Previous experience within a Production Supervisor, Shift Supervisor or Team Leader position within a manufacturing environment.
* Experience within textiles, weaving, fabrics or similar production processes would be highly advantageous.
* Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
* Good understanding of production KPIs, performance monitoring and continuous improvement methodologies.
* Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement practical solutions.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills.
* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
* Strong commitment to health, safety and quality standards.
If you are an experienced production professional looking for a leadership role where you can drive performance, develop people and contribute to operational excellence, we would be keen to hear from you
Location: Leeds
Salary: £42,000per annum
Hours: AM/PM rotation
The Opportunity
We are recruiting for an experienced Production Supervisor to join a well-established manufacturing business. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing a weaving production shift, ensuring operational performance, product quality, safety compliance and team development.
The successful candidate will lead a team of experienced operators and trainees, driving production efficiency while promoting a positive, high-performance culture. This role requires a proactive supervisor who can analyse production issues, identify improvements and support continuous development across the department.
Key Responsibilities
Shift Leadership & Team Management
* Lead and supervise a dedicated weaving production shift, taking responsibility for safety, quality, productivity and team performance.
* Manage and support a team consisting of both experienced weavers and trainees, adapting leadership style to individual needs and experience levels.
* Provide day-to-day coaching, guidance and performance feedback to ensure operational standards are achieved.
* Build strong working relationships through visible leadership, consistency and fair decision-making.
* Identify training and development requirements within the team and support ongoing skills development.
* Address attendance, conduct and performance issues professionally, working closely with the Production Manager where required.
* Ensure effective communication across shifts, delivering thorough handovers to maintain production continuity.
Production Performance & Continuous Improvement
* Take ownership of shift production targets, monitoring output, downtime, efficiency and quality performance.
* Investigate and challenge the root causes of loom stoppages, production delays and operational inefficiencies.
* Work closely with the Production Manager, Planning Team and Data Analyst to review performance data and identify trends.
* Prioritise workloads in line with production schedules, customer requirements and operational demands.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, machine utilisation and process efficiency.
* Support the reduction of non-value-added activities and promote a right-first-time manufacturing culture.
* Contribute ideas and solutions to improve job changeovers, workflow and overall operational effectiveness.
Technical & Quality Oversight
* Maintain a strong understanding of weaving operations, loom performance, cloth construction and manufacturing processes.
* Ensure job changes, tie-ons and first-off inspections are completed correctly and meet required quality standards.
* Monitor quality performance and support initiatives aimed at reducing second-quality fabric and recurring production issues.
* Work alongside technical specialists and maintenance teams to resolve process or machinery-related concerns.Provide hands-on operational support when required, while maintaining a primary focus on supervision and leadership responsibilities.
* Ensure compliance with all company quality standards, operating procedures and health & safety requirements.
Skills & Experience Required
* Previous experience within a Production Supervisor, Shift Supervisor or Team Leader position within a manufacturing environment.
* Experience within textiles, weaving, fabrics or similar production processes would be highly advantageous.
* Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
* Good understanding of production KPIs, performance monitoring and continuous improvement methodologies.
* Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement practical solutions.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills.
* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
* Strong commitment to health, safety and quality standards.
If you are an experienced production professional looking for a leadership role where you can drive performance, develop people and contribute to operational excellence, we would be keen to hear from you
Reference: 225231736
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