Production Supervisor

Oliver Rae; Darlaston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company is looking for a Production Supervisor in Walsall. The ideal candidate will have proven supervisory experience, particularly in the food industry, and excellent leadership skills. This position offers a competitive hourly rate of £18 - £22, with permanent status from day one. The role includes supervising teams, maintaining hygiene standards, and fostering a positive work environment.

Benefits

Permanent position from day one

Competitive hourly rate

Premium overtime rates

Opportunity for career growth

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory experience in the food industry, ideally within the meat sector.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, and operational standards.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and motivate small teams to ensure production targets are achieved.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, food safety, and compliance.
• Take ownership of setting up and organising work areas for efficient production.

Skills

Supervisory experience in the food industry

Understanding of food safety and hygiene

Leadership and people management skills

Ability to work flexibly

Resilience and hard work

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Location: Walsall

Pay Rates: Starting from £18 - £20 per hour (Negotiable, dependent on experience)

Hours: 06:00 - 16:30 (flexibility required to work 11-12 hour shifts)

Responsibilities

• Supervise and motivate small teams to ensure production targets are achieved, leading by example with a hands-on approach and a willingness to roll up your sleeves.
• The role covers multiple areas of the site, including butchery, packing, chilled, and frozen environments, where you7ll oversee day-to-day operations and keep everything running smoothly.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, food safety, and compliance with SOPs and company policies; provide clear reporting and feedback to the Production Manager on progress, challenges, and team performance.
• Take ownership of setting up and organising work areas to ensure production runs efficiently.
• As a people leader, support, coach, and develop team members to get the best out of them while fostering a positive and productive working environment.

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory experience in the food industry, ideally within the meat sector.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, and operational standards.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to work flexibly, including extended shifts when required.
• Resilient, hard-working, and comfortable in chilled and frozen environments.
• Hands-on approach with the ability to balance supervising and working as part of the team.

What is in it for you?

• Permanent position from day one.
• Competitive hourly rate of £18.00 - £22.00 (depending on experience).
• Premium overtime rates.
• Opportunity to grow within a successful and expanding food manufacturing business.
• Supportive team environment where hard work and leadership are recognised.

Apply today and take the next step in your food manufacturing career.