Our client is currently recruiting for an experienced Production Supervisor to join their manufacturing operation on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated production professional with supervisory experience who is looking to take ownership of a busy production area within a fast-paced FMCG environment.
Reporting directly to the General Production Manager, you will be responsible for leading production teams, ensuring quality standards are maintained, achieving production targets, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will play a key part in ensuring the safe, efficient and compliant operation of the production facility while supporting and developing your team.
Main Responsibilities:
- Supervising daily production activities to ensure safe, efficient and compliant operations
- Leading and motivating production teams to achieve performance targets and KPIs
- Ensuring machinery is prepared and operational at the start of each shift
- Managing day-to-day people-related matters including performance, attendance and training
- Maintaining product quality, food safety and compliance standards throughout production
- Conducting quality checks on incoming raw materials and escalating issues where required
- Coordinating production plans and ensuring orders are processed effectively
- Monitoring production performance and implementing corrective actions when necessary
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce waste
- Ensuring the factory remains audit-ready at all times
- Supporting accurate production records, traceability and reporting documentation
- Working closely with engineering teams to minimise downtime and resolve machinery issues
- Promoting a positive health & safety and food safety culture across the site
Skills & Experience:
- Previous experience supervising or leading teams within an FMCG or manufacturing environment
- Experience working towards production targets and operational KPIs
- Strong understanding of quality standards, GMP and food safety requirements
- Experience managing production documentation and traceability records
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Computer literate with experience using Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
- Food Safety Level 2 qualification desirable
- COSHH Level 2 qualification desirable
- Experience within fresh produce manufacturing advantageous
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement methodologies beneficial
Salary & Working Hours:
- £16.63 per hour (with overtime on offer at enhanced rates)
- 07:00 until 15:00, Monday to Friday (working alternate Saturdays 07:00 until 12:00)