Production, factory and assembly supervisors Pay Data UK — 2024

Production, factory and assembly supervisors roles in the UK earn a median of £33,198 per year, equivalent to £16.47 per hour as of 2024. This represents a 6.2% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £23,863 to £51,644 per year.

How Pay Varies Across the UK

Each bar shows how many areas of the UK have a median annual pay in that range for Production, factory and assembly supervisors roles. The dashed line marks the national median.

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About Production, factory and assembly supervisors

Production, factory and assembly supervisors oversee operations and directly supervise and coordinate the technical and operational work of those carrying out production, manufacturing and assembly roles.

Typical Tasks and Duties

• directly supervises and coordinates the activities of production, manufacturing and assembly staff
• establishes and monitors work schedules to meet the organisation’s requirements
• liaises with managers and other senior staff to resolve operational problems
• determines or recommends staffing and other needs to meet the organisation’s requirements
• reports as required to managerial staff on work-related matters

Entry Routes and Qualifications

Academic qualifications may not be required but relevant experience is necessary, and some GCSEs/S grades or an equivalent academic or vocational qualification may be an advantage. Apprenticeships combining practical work experience and technical training are available in some areas.

Related Occupations

Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.