Production Supervisor

Rubicon Recruitment Agency; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Rubicon Recruitment Agency is seeking a Production Supervisor in Shaftesbury to lead a production line and drive daily targets with a strong focus on quality and safety. You will supervise a team, manage costs and ensure swift, compliant production processes within a well-established operation.

The role emphasizes BRC standards awareness, strong problem solving and decision‑making under pressure, with a commitment to continuous improvement and high standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a supervisor or team leader in a production or warehouse environment.
• Strong background in warehouse operations, including inventory management.
• Track record of setting, driving and achieving performance KPIs.
• Knowledge of BRC standards and compliance paperwork (preferred).
• Confident decision-making and problem solving under pressure.
• Committed to quality, safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and organize your team to hit daily production targets set by management.
• Inspect product quality so every job meets the highest standard.
• Complete accurate job costings and daily production records.
• Carry out and record BRC compliance checks, including hygiene, glass and hard plastic, and knife control logs.
• Keep a clean, safe and organized work area, and prepare the premises for the next day's production.
• Step in across the warehouse wherever the operation needs you.

Skills

Team leadership

Quality & safety focus

Problem solving

Decision making

Job description

Production Supervisor | £31,000 per annum | Shaftesbury

As a Production Supervisor in Shaftesbury, you'll be at the heart of a well‑run production operation. You'll lead by example, motivate your team and keep quality and safety at the forefront of every shift.

This is a role for someone who takes pride in high standards and consistent results.

Hours:

• Out of Season 09.00 - 17.00 (January to September)
• In Season 07.30 - 18.00 (September to December)

As a Production Supervisor, you will benefit from:

• Real ownership of your production line, your team and your daily targets
• The authority to drive productivity and continuous improvement
• Seasonal peaks that keep every year varied and challenging
• The chance to make your mark in a well-established, quality‑focused business.

As a Production Supervisor, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and organising your team to hit daily production targets set by management
• Inspecting product quality so every job meets the highest standard
• Completing accurate job costings and daily production records
• Carrying out and recording BRC compliance checks, including hygiene, glass and hard plastic, and knife control logs
• Keeping a clean, safe and organised work area, and preparing the premises for the next day's production
• Stepping in across the warehouse wherever the operation needs you.

As a Production Supervisor, your experience will include:

• Proven experience as a supervisor or team leader in a production or warehouse environment
• A strong background in warehouse operations, including inventory management
• A track record of setting, driving and achieving performance KPIs
• Knowledge of BRC standards and compliance paperwork (preferred)
• Confident decision‑making and problem solving under pressure
• A firm commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement.