Packing Supervisor

Geary's Bakeries Ltd; Glenfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bakery company in Glenfield is seeking a Finishing Supervisor to oversee health and safety, develop team members, and ensure quality processes. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and experience in food manufacturing, with a commitment to team motivation and adherence to safety standards. This role offers competitive pay and engaging benefits.

Benefits

Free delicious bread

Cycle to Work scheme

Referral bonus up to £500

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing, preferable in a bakery.
• Ability to lead and support a team.

Responsibilities

• Drive a Health and Safety culture.
• Communicate daily shift reports.
• Ensure adherence to processes and controls.
• Develop and train Finishing Operatives.
• Liaise with labor agencies.

Skills

Communication skills

Understanding of Food Safety

Experience in similar role

Team leadership

IT skills (Excel)

Passion to learn

Resilience and tenacity

Flexibility in working hours

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

Finishing Supervisor – DAYS

Shift: 4/7 | Hours: 7pm-7am (Night Shift) | Location: Geary's Bakeries Ltd | Unit D | Optimus Way | Glenfield | Leicester | LE3 8JR | Rate: £16.16ph

Responsibilities

• Drive a strong, non-compromising Health and Safety culture.
• Adhere to a daily plan and communicate a daily shift report to the wider business.
• Ensure the Finishing team adheres to all processes and controls, including Health and Safety and Food Safety measures.
• Ensure all machinery and equipment is safe to use and any damage is reported promptly.
• Meet business KPIs.
• Develop and train a team of Finishing Operatives in all aspects of the role, identifying and remedying any training gaps.
• Liaise with labour agencies and provide feedback on performance and service level.
• Effectively communicate with other departments in the wider business.
• Take an active role in audits and high-profile visits.
• Deputise for the Shift Operations Manager when required.

About Us

At Geary's, we’re on a crusade to make proper bread more accessible to more people. We’re passionate about re‑imagining the way Great Britain thinks about their everyday loaf. This passion is at the heart of everything we do, and has been since 1906.

We are born in Leicestershire and proud of our long‑standing heritage. Today, we operate from three sites on a 24/7 operation. We’re made up of over 500 people: a friendly, diverse and outgoing team, passionate about making a difference to the bakery industry.

We provide full training and support, and the chance to learn new skills from some of the best master bakers in the country. We invest in those who are committed to our craft and offer great opportunities to develop into supervisory and management roles.

Our brilliant benefits include free delicious bread, a Cycle to Work scheme. Plus, if you refer a friend to join our team, you could earn up to £500!

About You

At Geary's, we look for people who show up every day to do their best. We’re a passionate, friendly team and look for the same qualities in our new recruits. We firmly believe your attitude and approach is just as important (if not, more so) than the skills and experience on your CV.

What We're Looking For

• Great communication skills (we love to have a chat).
• Good understanding of Food Safety and Health and Safety.
• Experience in a similar role within food manufacturing (even better if it was in a bakery).
• Experience in leading and supporting a team of people (no matter how big or small).
• Good IT skills (ability to use full Office package, including Excel).
• A passion to learn and develop.
• Resilience and tenacity to drive motivation.
• Flexible approach to working hours.

No agencies.

If you have not heard from us within seven days, unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion, but we wish you every success in your search for a new position.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK, at point of interview, and for the tenure of employment contract. As part of the recruitment process, you will be asked to provide documented evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK.