Production Supervisor

manucomm recruitment; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Free company products

Management bonus scheme

Annual salary review

Job summary

Our client in Tiverton is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily production and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

This role focuses on food safety, quality, and operational performance with opportunities for long-term career development. Salary up to £35,000 DOE, plus a management bonus scheme and annual salary reviews.

Qualifications

• Experience in food, drink or FMCG manufacturing.
• Understanding of BRC standards and audited environments.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to perform under pressure.
• Hands-on management style with coaching focus.
• Excellent communication and people management abilities.
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety practices and procedures.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily, weekly, and seasonal production schedules.
• Lead and support production teams to hit targets and KPIs.
• Drive continuous improvement across production and warehouse operations.
• Ensure food safety, quality, and compliance are top priorities.
• Maintain audit readiness and adherence to BRC and company standards.
• Promote cross-departmental communication and teamwork.
• Coach and develop production staff to maximise performance.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed at all times.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Health & safety

Communication

People management

Job description

Production Supervisor

Location: Tiverton
Salary: Up to £35,000 DOE
Hours: Monday to Friday | Days

About the Role

Our client is a fast-growing, BRC-accredited food manufacturer looking to recruit an experienced Production Supervisor to join their expanding team in Tiverton.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious production professional with experience in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You'll play a key role in leading production operations, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring the highest standards of food safety, quality, and operational performance. As the business continues to grow, there will be excellent opportunities for long-term career development.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily, weekly, and seasonal production schedules.
• Lead and support production teams to achieve operational targets and KPIs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across production and warehouse operations.
• Ensure food safety, quality, and compliance remain the highest priority.
• Maintain audit readiness and ensure compliance with BRC and company standards.
• Promote effective cross-departmental communication and teamwork.
• Coach, train, and develop production staff to maximise performance.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed at all times.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous supervisory or management experience within a food, drink, or FMCG manufacturing environment.
• A good understanding of BRC standards and working within an audited manufacturing environment.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced setting.
• A hands‑on management style with a passion for coaching and developing teams.
• Excellent communication and people management skills.
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety practices.
• Experience of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £35,000 (DOE)
• Monday to Friday daytime hours
• Management bonus scheme
• Annual salary review
• Free parking
• Free company products
• Long‑term career progression within a growing business

Apply Now

If you're an experienced Production Supervisor looking for your next opportunity within a growing food manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today by submitting your CV.

Suitable Backgrounds

This role would suit candidates who have worked as a Production Supervisor, Production Shift Manager, Production Manager, Manufacturing Supervisor, Operations Supervisor, or Production Team Leader within the food, drink, or FMCG manufacturing sectors.