Job Description: Production Supervisor - Nights (FMCG Manufacturing - automated production and packaging equipment) AJ Group are recruiting on behalf of a leading FMCG Manufacturing business in Salisbury, Wiltshire. Seeking a Production Supervisor due to internal promotions. Full, on-going training provided as well as recognised management qualifications. This is due to a multi-million pound investment project and growth of brand-new automated manufacturing lines, creating massive opportunities for long-term career progression & development. Role purpose: A hands-on leadership role, leading a small team, focused on driving equipment performance, reducing downtime. You'll lead the team on automation and asset performance & operation of the manufacturing shift, ensuring equipment reliability, autonomous maintenance delivery, technical discipline, and operational uptime. 1x days role and 1x nights role available Shifts: Night shift: 4on, 4off - 6pm-6am Summary of role Key Accountabilities: * Lead a small team on the day-to-day automation and asset performance operation on shift, ensuring equipment reliability, operational stability, and the highest standards of asset care. * Work closely with operational teams to coordinate automation activities, support fault finding, drive autonomous maintenance standards and maximise equipment uptime. * Provide coaching and support to colleagues, helping build capability and confidence across the wider team. * Play a key role in identifying opportunities to improve reliability, reduce downtime and enhance overall equipment performance. Through effective use of asset data, root cause analysis and continuous improvement principles. * Ensure that Health & Safety, machine safety, Food Safety, and compliance standards, ensuring equipment is operated safely and effectively at all times. Required knowledge & experience: We’re seeking candidates from within any fast-paced Manufacturing environment such as FMCG, Food & Beverage, Ingredients, packaging or similar. Ideally, strong understanding of automated / packaging / production line equipment and performance. You’ll need at least 1 years experience of supporting, coaching or leading front-line teams. Strong fault-finding and problem solving capability and excellent communication skills. What's on Offer: * Fully funded NVQ Leadership qualifications * Be part of a growing business who are investing significantly in automation * Opportunity to work within a highly automated, modern manufacturing environment * Strong focus on machine operation, asset care, development, training and continuous improvement. * Exposure to cutting-edge automation and equipment projects. Long-term career progression opportunities within the business
Production Supervisor (Nights) employer: AJ Group
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