Production Supervisor - Day Shifts

Widnes Galvanizing, part of the Joseph Ash group are looking for a Production Supervisor for our rotating day shifts.

Your day to day

• Lead, develop and motivate direct reports to deliver or exceed objectives and KPIs
• Ensure compliance of company, legal and Health and Safety procedures and act on issues as necessary
• Be willing to get stuck in when needed and show a hands on approach to the supervisory role.
• Shift Pattern on days - alternating 5:45am 14:00pm, 13:45pm 22:00pm
• Lead and supervise daily production operations, ensuring the plant meets output, quality, and safety targets.
• Coordinate workflow across kettle, pre treatment, fettling and dispatch areas.
• Monitor product quality, including coating thickness, drainage, surface finish, and adherence to BS EN ISO 1461 requirements.
• Train, coach, and support production operatives, promoting high standards of performance and behaviour.
• Communicate with management and other departments (maintenance, transport, QC) to resolve issues quickly.
• Oversee equipment use, including cranes, forklifts, and process tanks-reporting faults and arranging repairs when required.
• Drive continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve safety.
• Manage shift handovers, ensuring clear communication of ongoing issues and next step actions.
• Promote good housekeeping and 5S standards across all areas of the plant.
• Additional responsibilities as job role progresses

Skills and Qualifications

• Highly motivated and target driven.
• Have previous supervisory experience gained within a similar environment
• Health and safety qualified
• Enjoy working as part of a team
• Have experience of managing targets
• Excellent communication skills
• Organised and flexible

What we offer

• £16.35 per hour
• Weekly Pay
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Overtime paid at an enhanced rate
• Training and Development Opportunities
• ShareSave Scheme
• Reward Gateway - Smart spending and saving app
• Employee Assistance Programme including High Street Discounts and Cashback Schemes