Applying for Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

Full-time, Permanent

Consett, Durham

2M Equest are seeking a motivated and hands-on Production Supervisor to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is eager to develop their career within a supportive and forward thinking manufacturing environment. This position is designed with long-term progression in mind. The successful candidate will play a key part in day-to-day production activities while also undertaking structured training to prepare for advancement into a more senior role.

What you’ll be doing…

Reporting directly to the Site Manager, you will be supervising day-to-day production activities, ensuring safe and efficient operation of the site and delivery of production plans in our small manufacturing facility.

• Supervise, motivate, and lead a team of approximately 20 staff. Provide coaching, training and performance feedback while fostering a collaborative working environment

• Plan, organise and manage daily production activities to meet quality and delivery targets. Implement lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste and improve productivity.

• Ensure full compliance with health & safety legislation, conduct audits and risk assessments, and promote a strong safety culture.

• Maintain high product quality standards and support ISO 9001:2015 compliance.

Your background…

Must have…

• Minimum 3-5 years in a manufacturing production role with strong leadership and problem solving skills

• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and best practises

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies

• Excellent leadership, communication and problem solving skills

• Ability to prioritise workload and multitask

Nice to have…

• IOSH or NEBOSH – National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety, or equivalent qualification

• Level 3 Certificate in Leadership and Management or equivalent

• Internal Quality Auditor training and familiar with ISO9001:2015

• Demonstrated ability to identify inefficiencies and implement measurable improvements

A bit about us…

2M Services provides a complete suite of outsourcing solutions for customers across the chemical supply chain. Encompassing Equest, SampleRite and MP Storage & Blending, we offer flexible, scalable services from sampling to contract blending, warehousing, logistics and regulatory support—streamlining operations and supporting business growth.