Production Supervisor

ZipRecruiter; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A food production company in Grimsby seeks a Production Supervisor to lead a busy packing operation, ensuring production targets and safety standards are met. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in supervising teams, a strong understanding of food safety, and exceptional communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary of £34,000 - £38,000 along with benefits such as generous holiday and life insurance.

Benefits

20 days holiday plus pension

Life insurance (3x salary)

Employee assistance programme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Unlimited refreshments

On-site parking

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience supervising medium to large teams, ideally in FMCG or food production.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and health & safety standards.
• Exceptional communication skills – ability to motivate and handle audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead team to deliver production plans safely and on time.
• Drive food safety, quality, and compliance.
• Manage labor effectively, including recruitment.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety standards

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

Production Supervisor – Grimsby

Are you a natural leader with a passion for operational excellence in a fast-paced production environment? We’re looking for a Production Supervisor to take charge of a busy packing operation in Grimsby, ensuring production targets, quality, and safety standards are met every day.

This isn’t just any supervisory role – it’s your chance to lead, inspire, and make a real impact across a dynamic production environment, working with a team dedicated to quality, safety, and efficiency.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading your team to deliver production plans safely, on time, and in full every day.
• Driving food safety, quality, and compliance, ensuring every product meets customer standards.
• Managing labour effectively, including recruitment and coordination of agency operators.
• Monitoring KPIs and production metrics to identify opportunities, reduce waste, and improve efficiency.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams – from engineering to despatch – to keep production running smoothly.
• Stepping up to cover the Retail Manager role when required.

What we’re looking for

• Experience supervising medium to large teams, ideally in FMCG or food production.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and health & safety standards.
• Exceptional communication skills – you can motivate your team and handle audits with clarity.
• Ability to work under pressure and solve problems proactively.

What’s in it for you

• £34,000 - £38,000
• 4 on 4 off shift pattern – giving you excellent work-life balance.
• 20 days holiday plus pension (5% employee, 3% employer).
• Life insurance (3x salary), employee assistance programme, and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Unlimited refreshments, on-site parking, and referral bonuses.

This is your chance to step into a pivotal role where your leadership shapes production success and brand reputation. If you thrive in a fast-paced, operational environment and love leading teams to exceed expectations, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your career as a Production Supervisor.