Production Supervisor
8 days ago
Coventry
4 on 4 off | Day Shift | 5:00am - 5:00pm\nCoventry\n\nA leading FMCG manufacturing business is seeking an experienced and driven Production Supervisor to join its fast-paced operation in Coventry. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised production professional with strong leadership skills and experience within manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, or food production environments.\n\nThe successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing production operations, coordinating teams, managing SAP processes, and ensuring products are delivered safely, efficiently, and on time.\n\nThe Role\n\nReporting to the Production Manager, the Production Controller will be responsible for overseeing and optimising daily production activities across the operation. You will lead a large production team, ensure production plans are achieved, maintain stock accuracy and traceability, and drive operational performance across shift.\n\nThis role requires someone who can work effectively in a fast-moving environment, make decisions quickly, and communicate confidently across multiple departments.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nSupervise and coordinate Production Supervisors, SAP Administrators, and Production Operatives across shift\nCreate and implement production plans in line with customer demand and delivery schedules\nMonitor production performance, labour utilisation, downtime, waste, and operational efficiency\nEnsure products are scanned correctly and maintain full stock and product traceability\nLead SAP-related production processes and ensure accurate production order management\nOversee daily production stock reconciliation and resolve stock discrepancies\nEnsure all production activities meet quality, hygiene, and Health & Safety standards\nAnalyse production data and identify opportunities for continuous improvement\nSupport recruitment, training, development, and performance management across the team\nCollaborate with Warehouse, Planning, Technical, and Engineering departments to ensure operational success\n\nAbout You\nPrevious experience within a Production Controller, Production Supervisor, Shift Manager, Warehouse Supervisor, or Manufacturing leadership role\nExperience working within FMCG, food manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, or fast-paced production environments\nStrong people management experience, leading large operational teams\nGood working knowledge of SAP systems and production reporting\nConfident using Excel and other computer-based systems\nStrong organisational and planning skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively\nAble to react quickly and make sound operational decisions under pressure\nClear written and verbal communication skills\nPassionate about driving performance, standards, and continuous improvement\n\nWhat's on Offer\nCompetitive salary and benefits package\n4 on 4 off day shift pattern offering excellent work-life balance\nOpportunity to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business\nLong-term career progression opportunities\nSupportive leadership team and collaborative working environment\n\nIf you are an experienced production or warehouse professional looking for your next challenge within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we would love to hear from you.\n\nAs you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)