Factory supervisor pay in Nottingham April 2026

Factory supervisors have the job of making sure that factory production lines meet targets.

Other names for factory supervisors are:

• Team leaders
• Supervisors
• Manufacturing supervisors
• Production supervisors

You’ll be working in a factory and in an on-site office.

What sort of work you do depends on what type of factory you work in. But you can expect it to involve the following:

• Scheduling rotas for factory workers
• Motivating factory workers
• Keeping on top of quality control
• Making sure there are enough production materials
• Writing reports
• Keeping on top of paperwork

You may have to work late evenings, on the weekends and on bank holidays, especially if deadlines are looming.

If you want to apply for a factory supervisor job, you might need the following:

• Some GCSEs or a relevant apprenticeship
• Previous factory experience
• Previous supervisor experience may be expected
• Basic computer skills
• The right to work in the UK

You can also be promoted to a supervisor role from junior factory worker jobs.