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Production Supervisor
Job summary
A leading global paint and coatings manufacturer is seeking a Production Supervisor in Gateshead. You will manage daily production operations within the Yacht Coatings team, ensuring safety and quality targets are met while leading and developing a high-performing team. The ideal candidate has experience in manufacturing leadership and a strong knowledge of safety standards. The position offers competitive salary and flexible benefits.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Proven experience in manufacturing leadership and people management.
- Strong knowledge of HSE regulations and safety standards.
- Lean or Six Sigma trained.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily Yacht production operations to meet safety, quality, and efficiency targets.
- Lead, coach, and develop the production team to achieve high performance.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity.
Skills
Education
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>Location: Gateshead, GBFor more than 200 years, we’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to protect and beautify surfaces. Our leading brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – are trusted by customers worldwide. We operate in over 150 countries and are committed to becoming the global industry leader in sustainable paints and coatings.
Now we’re looking for a Production Supervisor to join our Yacht Coatings team in Felling. If you’re passionate about manufacturing excellence and leading high-performing teams, this is your chance to make an impact.
As Production Supervisor, you’ll manage daily Yacht production operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency targets are met. You’ll lead a team of manufacturing professionals, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborate across functions to deliver on-time, in-full production.
- Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to meet demand and quality targets.
- Ensure compliance with HSE standards and foster a “Safety First” culture.
- Drive continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma, OEE) to enhance productivity.
- Lead, coach, and develop the production team to achieve high performance.
- Collaborate with Planning, Engineering, Quality, and HSE teams for smooth operations.
- Act as Duty Manager and site incident controller as required.
- Monitor KPIs, compile reports, and recommend process improvements.
- Proven experience in manufacturing leadership and people management.
- Strong knowledge of HSE regulations and safety standards.
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Engineering (desirable).
- Lean or Six Sigma trained.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize, self-manage, and work under pressure.
- Competitive salary (based on experience).
- Company pension, life assurance, and income protection.
- Staff discounts at Dulux Decorator Centre stores.
- Flexible benefits including Gymflex, retail cards, and more.
- Opportunities for personal development and career growth.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.