Production Supervisor

Richardson International; Alloa; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Production Supervisor to lead their manufacturing operations in Alloa. This role is crucial for ensuring the efficient production of high-quality goods while adhering to food safety regulations. You will lead a team, optimize production throughput, and maintain rigorous health and safety standards. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for operational excellence, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the food manufacturing sector. Join a company that values its team members and fosters collaborative partnerships.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing with a focus on quality and safety.
• Strong communication skills to build effective relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop production operatives ensuring efficiency and compliance.
• Organize task deployment and monitor production standards.

Skills

Food Manufacturing Experience

Strong Communication Skills

Flexibility in Working Hours

Strong Computer Skills

Education

Leadership or Management Qualification

IOSH Managing Safely

Tools

Forklift Truck License

Job description

Since 1870 we've been making malted barley for brewers and distillers all over the world from our home maltings in Norfolk, England. Today, we continue that work in 4 countries, across 7 maltings with a specific emphasis on supplying distilleries and craft breweries. In 2023, Richardson International Limited successfully acquired Crisp Malt, welcoming all our employees into its wider group of companies across Canada, the US, and Europe.

At Crisp we value our team members for everything they bring to the business. Our culture is centred around producing high quality, consistent malt, delivering world class customer service, building collaborative partnerships with our customers and offering expert technical knowledge and support in brewing and distilling.

We currently have an opportunity for a Production Supervisor at our Alloa location.

We are seeking a skilled Production Supervisor to oversee our manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the efficient production of high-quality goods in compliance with food safety regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the production operatives
• Organise task deployment of production and relevant site activities, including monitoring, supporting and checking of completeness to the standards required.
• Ensure completion and maintenance of company documents, including, but not limited to, cleaning schedules, training records and production record sheets.
• Maximise production throughput according to the requirements and capabilities of the plant.
• Inspection of production areas and reporting of any non-conformities.
• Review, update and train out Safe Systems of Work and Toolbox Talks
• Daily inspection of production samples and appropriate adjustments made as a result.
• Report to the Production Manager of any issues identified and any changes required.
• Deputise for the Production Manager in their absence.
• Ensure that the Material Flow system is up to date and information is entered correctly.
• Organise and monitoring of filling out loading bins.
• Always Ensure staff adherence of Health and Safety systems and procedures.
• Timely reporting of any hazards or accidents. Ensure operators are reporting hazards.
• Weekend and weekly on call coverage, 1 in 4.
• Supervision support of site activities.
• Ensure that Health and Safety procedures are being followed and that incidents, near misses are investigated, reported and recorded on safety portal.
• Ensure any potential quality impacts are reported, as well as opportunities for improvement.

Essential Experience:

• Experience in Food Manufacturing
• Strong communication skills to develop working relationships
• Able to work within a fast-paced environment to ensure process timings and quality requirements consistently met
• Have a flexible approach to working hours
• Strong computer skills

Desirable Experience:

• Malting experience
• Leadership or Management qualification
• IOSH Managing Safely
• Forklift Truck licence

If you are a detail-oriented individual with a passion for ensuring operational excellence in manufacturing, we invite you to apply for this rewarding role as a Production Supervisor.

Interested candidates should click the Apply icon to apply online by 30.05.2025