Job Description

Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for people, safety, and performance?

Do you thrive in fast-paced manufacturing environments and want to make a real impact every day?

At At

Calder and Grandidge- part of Saint-Gobain

, we're looking for an experienced and motivated

Production Supervisor

to lead a team of up to 20 colleagues across all stages of the production process -- from goods in to goods out. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality timber products, driving performance, and creating a safe, positive, and productive work environment.

This is more than just a supervisory role -- it's about

leading from the front, setting standards, and building a culture of collaboration, care, and continuous improvement

.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Production Supervisor, you will:

Lead, motivate and develop your production team to achieve operational and performance targets. Take ownership of all safety, quality, and productivity standards within your area. Monitor and manage team workload, planning resources effectively to meet customer deadlines. Use your experience to improve processes, reduce waste and boost efficiency. Carry out regular team briefings, set individual objectives, and support performance reviews. Support stock control, maintenance planning, and operational reporting. Promote a culture of safety by ensuring all activities comply with EHS standards and Safe Systems of Work. Be a key point of contact across the wider team - collaborating with colleagues in transport, sales, and management.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone with strong leadership skills, a proactive mindset, and a real focus on safety and quality. You'll ideally bring:

Previous experience in a manufacturing, timber, or distribution environment. Strong people leadership and team coaching experience (or ready for that next step) Excellent communication skills with a positive, solutions-focused attitude. Great organisation skills - able to plan, prioritise, and respond to change. Solid understanding of Health & Safety practices and legislation (e.g. IOSH Managing Safely). Comfortable using IT systems and interpreting production data. Prior supervisory experience in a similar environment is desirable but not essential- we are looking for the right person
Is this job for you ?

Are Saint-Gobain inclusive employers?

Saint-Gobain is the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world.

We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.

And what about flexibility?

The world of work is changing. At Saint-Gobain, we're always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments.

Our standard

working pattern is 7.30am-4.30pm Monday- Thursday and 7.30am-2.30pm on Fridays

- though if you need some flexibility- we'll happily discuss any need you might have for this role: flexible hours, job-sharing, part-time working, or anything else that matters to you. We can't promise to meet every request when we're recruiting. But we do promise to listen.

If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person, we look forward to hearing from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 32,995.00 per year

Benefits:

Store discount
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person