Lead Supervisor

Pertemps Bridgwater; Cullompton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Cullompton is seeking a Lead Supervisor to oversee a team of 20 in a fast-paced sandwich manufacturing facility. The role requires strong supervisory experience, knowledge of food safety standards, and excellent communication skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for progression in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for progression

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory role within food production or FMCG.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP and BRC standards.
• Ability to lead and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 20 production operatives.
• Ensure production targets are met.
• Monitor compliance with food safety standards.
• Train and support staff.
• Conduct quality control inspections.

Skills

Supervisory experience in food manufacturing

Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards

Excellent communication skills

Team leadership and motivation

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Lead Supervisor - Food Production
Location: Cullompton
Salary: £36,000 - £39,000 per annum
Working Hours: 5 days out of 7 (including weekend working on a rota basis)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We are currently seeking an experienced Lead Supervisor to join a busy and fast-paced food production facility specialising in sandwich manufacturing. This is a hands-on leadership role, responsible for overseeing a team of up to 20 production operatives to ensure smooth day-to-day operations, high-quality output, and strict adherence to food safety standards.

The successful Lead Supervisor will bring strong supervisory experience from within a food production or FMCG environment, excellent organisational skills, and a proactive, team-focused approach to managing people and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of approximately 20 food production operatives on shift
• Ensure all production targets are met in line with quality, safety, and efficiency standards
• Oversee the preparation and assembly of sandwiches to specification and volume
• Monitor and enforce compliance with food safety and hygiene standards (e.g., HACCP, BRC)
• Train, support, and motivate staff to achieve high performance and consistent output
• Carry out regular line checks, audits, and quality control inspections
• Manage shift handovers, staff rotas, and production planning
• Liaise with other departments including Quality, Technical, and Logistics
• Report on shift performance, highlight issues, and implement continuous improvement initiatives

About You

• Previous experience in asupervisory or team leader rolewithin a food manufacturing or FMCG environment
• Strong working knowledge offood safety, hygiene, and compliance standards (e.g., HACCP, BRC)
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team
• Comfortable working in a chilled food environment and meeting production targets
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Flexible to work weekends as part of a rota

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£36,000 - £39,000 per annum)
• Opportunities for progression and development
• Supportive and team-focused working environment