Production Supervisor

Resourcing Partnership Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A food production company in the UK is seeking a First Line Supervisor to lead teams in the High Risk & Despatch areas. You will oversee compliance with quality and safety standards while promoting continuous improvement. The ideal candidate should have strong leadership and problem-solving skills, and an understanding of manufacturing processes. This role demands flexibility and effective communication across all levels. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Benefits

£500 referral incentive

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to lead and motivate teams effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good understanding of manufacturing process efficiency and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams in the High Risk & Despatch areas.
• Ensure compliance with standards and policies.
• Schedule and organize staffing for production.

Skills

Team leadership

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Flexibility

Understanding of manufacturing processes

Tools

Kliklok packing machine

Critical Control Point equipment

Job description

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Reporting To

Production Manager

Regular Communication

• INTERNAL
• EXTERNAL
• High Risk Production Staff
• Production Manager
• Technical Team
• H&S & Hygiene Manager
• Supply Chain Team
• Labour Providers (Agency)

Occasional Communication

• People & Planet Team
• Engineering Team
• Auditors (Food-safety)
• HSE

Main Purpose of the Job

First line Supervisor responsible for leading teams in the High Risk & Despatch areas to produce outstanding quality food; ensuring compliance with standards and policies while always pursuing and promoting continuous improvement.

Resources You Are Directly Responsible For

• People
• Machinery/ Equipment, including but not limited to:
  • Kliklok packing machine
  • Critical Control Point equipment e.g. metal detector, ovens, chillers, fridges etc.
  • APC/DPD packing line
  • Wholesale box packing line
  • Dispatch area
  • Sundry equipment including racks, trays and packaging etc.

Main Duties

• Responsible for the traceability of the products within your area (use of raw material, semi-finished goods and waste)
• Report to the Production Manager and other stakeholders on results and issues in the area
• Schedule and organise staffing to deliver on planned production volumes
• Responsible for the operational performance in the area by ensuring the production plan is attained in the time and costs targets while maintaining high quality standards
• Motivate and develop team members to ensure processes are followed and maximise performance
• Ensuring a safe working environment for all

Key Accountabilities

• Health and Safety & Hygiene
• Product Quality & Food Safety
• BRC Accreditation
• Manufacturing
• Cost Control
• Staff / Human Resources
• Production Records and Paperwork
• Projects
• Communication
• Training

Key Skills

• Ability to lead & motivate teams.
• Clear written skills.
• Good verbal communication skills at all levels of the business.
• To have good understanding of the manufacturing process & performance in terms of efficiency, quality, materials & equipment.
• Ability to solve problems, offer solutions and identify improvements
• Flexibility in approach to meet work demands - including working hours

Referral Incentive

Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from us you have not been shortlisted for this role. Please continue to check our website for any other roles which may be of interest.

We offer a £500 referral if you introduce someone we place - see our website for details

We regret that this client is not prepared to sponsor work permit or work permit transfer applications. Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK.