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Job Description Job Description:Job Title: Manufacturing SupervisorIndustry:Packaging ManufacturingLocation:Corby, NorthamptonshireReports to:Production / Operations ManagerShift Pattern:6am2pm or 2pm10pm (fixed or rotating)Job PurposeTo 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 minimize downtime and disruption.Key ResponsibilitiesSupervise 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 maintainproduct quality, ensuring packaging specifications, production standards, and customer requirements are adhered to.Ensure full compliance withhealth 'safety, hygiene, and manufacturing proceduresat 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 & ExperiencePrevious supervisory experience within amanufacturing or packaging production environment.Strong people management and leadership capability.Good understanding ofmanufacturing processes, KPIs, output targets, and efficiency measures.Sound knowledge ofhealth 'safety regulationswithin 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 AttributesConfident, approachable, and credible leaderHands-on and solutions-focusedOrganized, decisive, and reliableStrong attention to detailCalm and professional under pressureWhats on OfferPermanent role within a growing packaging manufacturing businessStructured operations and clear expectationsOpportunity for progression as the business expandsSupportive management teamJob Types: Full-time, PermanentWork Location: In personJBRP1_UKTJ