Inplant Operations Supervisor
| Posting date: | 29 April 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 May 2026 |
| Location: | Northamptonshire, NN1 1DE |
| Company: | Acorn Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | a1WNz000004WYfNMAW_1777471920 |
Summary
Inplant Operations Supervisor
Cambridgeshire & Midlands | Competitive salary | Full-time | Monday to Friday | Permanent
IntroductionAcorn by Synergie is recruiting for an Inplant Operations Supervisor to join a manufacturing company covering sites across Cambridgeshire and the Midlands. This role involves providing cover for sickness and holidays, supporting ink production, and developing a highly knowledgeable and professional in-house team.
Key Duties:- Cover holidays and sickness of the in-house team across the Midlands and Cambridgeshire, ensuring the holiday log is maintained and up to date.
- Manage the training matrix for all in-house employees, including ink blenders, operatives, and managers.
- Implement training plans for in-house employees according to individual and customer needs.
- Coordinate key equipment maintenance, upgrades, and replacements.
- Produce KPI reports and improvement documentation for management.
- Take ownership of health and safety across all inplant locations.
- Work closely with the H&S team to ensure full compliance with company and customer requirements.
- Support audits and risk assessments while maintaining site standards.
- Drive engagement through reporting, meetings, and training initiatives.
- Experience working in an ink or print-based environment.
- Good colour vision for accurate colour matching and quality control.
- Ability to perform manual handling tasks associated with ink and material movement.
- Understanding of health and safety procedures in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to follow SOPs and maintain accurate documentation.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Flexibility to travel across Midlands and Cambridgeshire sites, including overnight stays when required.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Competitive salary.
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Attractive benefits package.
- Bonus.
Apply now with your up-to-date CV.
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