Food Production Supervisor - Lean, Quality & Safety

Ad Warrior Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Ad Warrior Ltd in Doncaster is seeking a Production Manager to oversee daily manufacturing operations, ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will supervise floor activities, monitor KPIs, and coordinate materials and maintenance to optimize productivity.

The role requires leadership, strong knowledge of HACCP/GMP/ISO standards, and 3-5 years in food manufacturing. You will lead dispatch planning and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced facility.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Leadership & people management.
• Problem-solving under pressure.
• Understanding of production & dispatch planning.
• Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities on the floor.
• Ensure production targets (volume, OEE, yield, efficiency) are met.
• Monitor workflow and adjust schedules as needed.
• Reduce downtime and improve productivity.
• Coordinate raw material availability and packaging usage.
• Ensure machinery is operating properly and coordinate maintenance.
• Maintain production reports and track KPIs (OEE, yield, downtime).
• Manage 121s for direct line reports.

Skills

Leadership & people management

Problem-solving under pressure

Knowledge of food safety regulations

Understanding of production & dispatch

Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing

Good communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Food Technology

Industrial Engineering

Manufacturing/Production Engineering

3-5 years experience in food manufacturing and Dispatch Operations

Job description

Ad Warrior Ltd in Doncaster is seeking a Production Manager to oversee daily manufacturing operations, ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will supervise floor activities, monitor KPIs, and coordinate materials and maintenance to optimize productivity.

The role requires leadership, strong knowledge of HACCP/GMP/ISO standards, and 3-5 years in food manufacturing. You will lead dispatch planning and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced facility.