Production Supervisor

Greencore; Coddington; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company share save scheme

Matched pension scheme

Life insurance up to 4x salary

Greencore Qualifications

Discount platform

Job summary

Greencore Newark is seeking a Section Leader to supervise a designated team in a fast-paced chilled dessert production environment. You will ensure products meet the highest quality standards while maintaining cost efficiency, compliance with CCP, GMP and Health & Safety rules.

You will drive a culture of engagement, safety and continuous improvement, inspiring your team to deliver outstanding results. The role requires hands-on leadership with strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in food manufacturing.
• Strong focus on GMP, food safety and health & safety.
• Ability to use data for KPI tracking and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe working environment in line with Group policy.
• Ensure GMP, food safety, product quality, presentation and housekeeping are maintained.
• Oversee attendance, reviews, absence management and first-level disciplinary actions.
• Identify skill needs, support training, and build a talent pool for progression.
• Drive KPIs, waste reduction, production control and accurate record keeping.
• Manage breaks, shift changeovers and monitor standards to deliver the plan.
• Lead daily briefs, SIC reviews and maintain strong links with peers and managers.
• Support hiring, induction and early engagement of new team members.
• Complete reporting and data tasks including OEE, T&A and holiday management.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing experience

Communication

Numerical skills

Problem solving

Adaptability

Tech-savvy

Team development

Education

Food Hygiene training

IOSH training

Tools

Digital tools

Job description

Job Description

Section Leader (F1B2ADHR ) Factory 1 A Days Bay 2 High Risk

Salary: Competitive salary

Benefits: Company share save scheme, matched pension scheme , Life insurance up to 4x salary

Location: Greencore Desserts Newark, Jessop Way, NG24 2ER

Ways of Working: Site Based

Hours of work: 4on 4off A Days – 05:30am-17:30pm

Contract Type: Permanent

Why Greencore?

Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better.

As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn.

Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.

Our site in Newark, Nottinghamshire, specialises in producing a range of chilled desserts, including trifles, cream cakes, and choux pastries. The site employs over 1,800 people and operates in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.

What You'll Be Doing

In this busy and dynamic role as Section Leader you will supervise a specified team to ensure that products are manufactured to the highest quality standards at minimum cost, always in line with CCP, GMP and Health & Safety requirements.

You will play a key role in supporting Greencore's values, fostering a culture built on people engagement, safety, quality and a constant drive to improve.

Your leadership will inspire your team to deliver consistently outstanding results while maintaining efficiency and compliance, helping the business achieve excellence every day.

Role Accountabilities

• Promote a safe working environment in line with Group policy.
• Ensure GMP, food safety, product quality, presentation and housekeeping are maintained.
• Oversee attendance, reviews, absence management and first-level disciplinary actions.
• Identify skill needs, support training, and build a talent pool for progression.
• Drive KPIs, waste reduction, production control and accurate record keeping.
• Manage breaks, shift changeovers and monitor standards to deliver the plan.
• Lead daily briefs, SIC reviews and maintain strong links with peers and managers.
• Support hiring, induction and early engagement of new team members.
• Complete reporting and data tasks including OEE, T&A and holiday management.

We're Looking For

• Confident leadership in food manufacturing, with a track record of inspiring and developing high-performing teams.
• Hands-on manufacturing experience, bringing practical understanding to daily operations and decision-making.
• Calm and clear-thinking under pressure, approaching challenges with logic, composure, and a solutions-focused mindset.
• Strong alignment with Bakkavor Values, consistently demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and teamwork.
• Flexible, adaptable, and tech-savvy, able to adjust to changing priorities and use digital tools confidently.
• Effective communicator with solid numerical skills, supporting sound operational and people-focused decisions.
• Background in chilled foods, FMCG, or broader food manufacturing is advantageous, along with training in Food Hygiene or IOSH.
• Driven to make a meaningful impact, bringing energy, commitment, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

You'll Get In Return

• Competitive salary and job-related benefits
• Holidays
• Matched Pension Scheme
• Life insurance up to 4x salary
• Company share save scheme
• Greencore Qualifications
• Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
• Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
• Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies

Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.

Internal Closing Date: Wednesday 15th July 2026