Production Manager

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