Production Supervisor

The Job People are looking for a Production Supervisor to join a busy manufacturing site in Coventry for long term work. We require candidates with production supervisor experience with a keen eye for detail and…

Pay rate £22.50 – £25.38/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 18 September 2026

Trusted. Transparent. Built for contractors. Thousands of UK contractors find their next contract on ContractorUK.

View all manufacturing & industrial jobs ›

About this job

Monday to Friday Full Time Temp2Perm

The Job People are looking for a Production Supervisor to join a busy manufacturing site in Coventry for long term work.

We require candidates with production supervisor experience with a keen eye for detail and willingness to learn new skills.

Must be able to read & understand English.

We are looking for hardworking, enthusiastic colleagues who are willing to work long term with the opportunity to gain a full-time contract.

Self-Motivated, Friendly.

Able to effectively communicate with managers and colleagues.

Have a 'can-do' attitude and willing to drive the team.

This is a full time role - with the view to go permanent after a qualifying period.

Shift Hours as a Production Supervisor in Coventry:

Monday to Friday
8 hours per day
16.00 - 02.00
10 hour shifts
Paid 9.5 hours
Some shifts may start earlier or finish later due to the demands of the business.
Weekend support required in busy periods
Long term work
Opportunity to go permanent after a qualifying period.Pay Rates for Production Supervisor:

£16.92 per hour - flat rate with shift allowance added - £22.50 per hour
Must be prepared to train for a short period on AM shift - Monday to Friday 7am-3pm
Overtime paid after 37.5 hours
Pay increases reviewed Duties as a Production Supervisor in Coventry:

Lead fabrication operators, which includes dealing with ER issues
Ensure the safety of yourself and the team, all are working to agreed safety and quality standards
Oversee production operations ensuring people and materials are in the right place at the right time
Ensure quality checks take place when needed, actions arising from these are dealt with
Working within the team troubleshoot issues with machinery / products
Drive continuous improvement on the workshop floor
Ensure production targets are met and highlight/action when falling behind
Manage consumable stocks, ensure items are ordered when reorder point is reached
Oversee the warehouse operation, balance labour resource where needed
Leadership & Communication, ability to manage teams, handle conflict, and communicate technical information clearly.
Technical knowledge, understanding of manufacturing machinery and processes.
Analytical thinking, troubleshooting production issues and analyzing performance data.
Willingness to learn/use a computer
Willingness to work as part of a team
Should not suffer from claustrophobia or fear of heights
Should be able to lift 20kg consistently during the working day
Accurately use various tools and be able to use a measuring tape and spirit level.
Musty be able to count and work out measurements in MM, CM and Inches.
Full training provided.
Moving pallets and stock to various locations
Support with loading and unloading deliveries.
General duties as and when required.Benefits of working for The Job People:

Long term work - Opportunity to gain a full-time contract.
Weekly Pay
Holiday Pay
Canteen on site - free hot drinks
Access to online payslip portal
Pension Scheme
Free on-site car parking
PPE Work wear provided.
Dedicated account team
Training programme
Full time hours available
Fixed Shifts
Consistent shifts
Great work / life balancePlease click apply to be considered for our role within the manufacturing and production industry in CV2.

Please note - due to increased applications we receive, we cannot always respond to every applicant.

The Job People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

We do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.

By applying for this position, you agree to The Job People holding and processing your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy on our website

Apply for this job

You'll complete your application on CV-Library, our jobs partner.

← More manufacturing & industrial jobs

Set up for this contract

ContractorUK partners
Markel Direct IR35 and contractor insurance

Most agencies and clients ask for professional indemnity and public liability before you start.

Get your quote →
SG Accounting Contractor accountants

Working through your own limited company? A contractor-specialist accountant keeps the admin off your desk.

Find out more → Also: Caroola · Dolan Accountancy · Compare all accountants

Get new Manufacturing contracts by email

One email when new matches appear. Unsubscribe with one click.

Prefer to be found? Upload your CV to CV-Library — free