Production Supervisor

Gi Group (United Kingdom); East Midlands; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Gi Group in Derby is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to oversee the Portion Department, drive performance, and maintain high standards of quality, food safety and efficiency. You will lead daily operations and coordinate resources.

The role requires hands-on leadership, the ability to work under pressure, and a commitment to continuous improvement, yield, and KPI delivery, with a strong focus on safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience within a food production or manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Calm, organised, and able to work effectively under pressure.
• Self-motivated with the ability to motivate and develop others.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Production Manager in delivering a high-quality production service.
• Drive performance with a strong focus on yield, giveaway reduction, and productivity.
• Lead, motivate, and develop production teams to achieve departmental KPIs.
• Conduct training, performance reviews, and support disciplinary processes where required.
• Monitor team morale and take proactive steps to address issues and improve engagement.
• Organise labour and resources to meet production, quality, and efficiency targets.
• Monitor hourly production performance and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Ensure all processes are followed and audited to maintain operational standards.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational efficiencies.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH, Food Safety, and Hygiene standards at all times.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Motivational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Production Supervisor

Location: Derby

Department: Portion

Shift: Monday - Friday

Salary: £31,761.60 per annum, £15.27 per hour

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Production Supervisor to join our Portion Department in Derby. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive leader with a strong production background to supervise daily operations, drive performance, and ensure the highest standards of quality, food safety, and efficiency.

The successful candidate will lead and support production teams, coordinate resources, monitor performance, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining a strong focus on yield, product quality, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Production Manager in delivering a high-quality production service.
• Drive performance with a strong focus on yield, giveaway reduction, and productivity.
• Lead, motivate, and develop production teams to achieve departmental KPIs.
• Conduct training, performance reviews, and support disciplinary processes where required.
• Monitor team morale and take proactive steps to address issues and improve engagement.
• Organise labour and resources to meet production, quality, and efficiency targets.
• Monitor hourly production performance and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Ensure all processes are followed and audited to maintain operational standards.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational efficiencies.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH, Food Safety, and Hygiene standards at all times.

Skills and Experience Required

• Previous supervisory experience within a food production or manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Calm, organised, and able to work effectively under pressure.
• Self-motivated with the ability to motivate and develop others.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a hands‑on supervisor who can lead by example, build strong working relationships, and continuously drive improvements across the department. You'll be passionate about people management, operational excellence, and delivering results in a fast‑paced production environment.

If you have the leadership skills, production experience, and drive to succeed, we'd love to hear from you.

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