Run the lines, lead the team and keep production flowing. A hands-on role where you control output, reduce downtime and make things happen.

Converting Supervisor (Days)
Barnoldswick & Sough, Lancashire BB18
Full Time | Permanent
£16.33 per hour (circa £34,000 per annum) + benefits

Take ownership of production flow, lead from the front and drive performance within a fast-moving manufacturing environment.

FILTROX Carlson Ltd, part of an internationally recognised filtration group, is looking for a proactive and hands-on Converting Supervisor to lead day-to-day operations across their converting department.

This is a key leadership role where you will take responsibility for productivity, team performance and delivery, while remaining close to the machinery and the process.

The Role

As Converting Supervisor, you will lead the converting department on a day-to-day basis, ensuring production runs efficiently, safely and in line with customer delivery and quality expectations.

This is a hands-on supervisory role where you will be expected to understand the lines, support your team and take ownership of output.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading from the front to ensure smooth daily operations and minimal downtime
• Setting up and overseeing conversion equipment in line with production schedules
• Maintaining live production schedules to meet delivery and quality requirements
• Managing raw materials and work in progress to ensure seamless flow through the department
• Supporting and coordinating with the Converting Team Leader and wider teams
• Driving a strong 5S culture across the department
• Monitoring KPIs and ensuring performance standards are met and maintained
• Identifying and implementing process improvements to increase efficiency
• Supporting training and development to build a multi-skilled, flexible team
• Maintaining a safe working environment, ensuring health, safety and welfare standards are met

This is not a stand-back management role. It is a hands-on position where your ability to lead, organise and optimise the shop floor will directly impact performance.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has supervisory experience within a manufacturing or production environment
• Is confident leading teams and setting clear expectations
• Takes a hands-on approach and is comfortable working on or around machinery
• Understands production flow, downtime reduction and efficiency improvements
• Has strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Is confident using IT systems, ideally ERP systems
• Communicates clearly and builds strong working relationships across teams

Team leadership experience or qualifications would be advantageous, but practical experience and attitude are key.

What’s on Offer

• £16.33 per hour (circa £34,000 per annum)
• Stable, well-established manufacturing business
• Day shift role with consistent hours
• Opportunity to lead and shape a key production area
• Long-term career stability within a specialist industry
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Life Assurance

You must be eligible to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.  Recruitment agencies need not apply.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to take real ownership of a production area where your leadership directly impacts output, efficiency and team performance.

If you are looking for a role where you can lead from the front, improve processes and make a visible impact on daily operations, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to be considered.

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