Operations Supervisor

Operations Supervisor

Belfast

£50,000 - £55,000

Day Shift Onsite Full-Time Permanent

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Operations Supervisor to lead a high-performing production team within a regulated manufacturing environment in Belfast.

This role carries significant responsibility, overseeing 30-40 direct reports, with a strong emphasis on people leadership, engagement, and performance management. We are seeking a confident, credible leader who can inspire teams, drive accountability, and deliver operational excellence.

The Role

• Lead day-to-day production operations, ensuring targets across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Engagement are achieved
• Oversee and develop a team of 30-40 operators and team leads
• Drive a strong people-first culture focused on engagement, accountability and performance
• Plan and allocate labour, materials and equipment to optimise output
• Monitor KPIs, identify risks early, and implement structured problem-solving actions
• Lead daily management processes and ensure clear communication through tiered meetings
• Champion continuous improvement and support structured change initiatives
• Partner cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain and HR
• Support workforce planning, recruitment and succession development
• Maintain a safe, compliant, and positive working environment

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years' experience within a manufacturing or regulated production environment
• Proven experience managing large teams (30+ direct reports)
• Strong people management capability - coaching, mentoring and performance development
• Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives (Lean / Green Belt desirable)
• Degree-level qualification (Business, Engineering or related field preferred)
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to lead through change and deliver results in a fast-paced environment

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary (£50-55k)
• Day shift role
• High-impact leadership position
• Opportunity to shape culture and drive engagement
• Clear pathway for progression within a growing operation

This is an ideal opportunity for a strong operational leader who thrives on developing people, building high-performing teams, and delivering measurable results.

If this role sounds of interest, apply below or reach out confidentially to