Production Supervisor

NTER TALENT; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company in Hitchin is looking for a Production Supervisor to lead a team in delivering high-quality performance nutrition products. The role involves motivating staff, ensuring safety and hygiene standards, and driving continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have experience in food manufacturing and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing or fast-paced production environment.
• Proven leader who can motivate a team.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the production team.
• Plan and oversee daily operations.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are met.
• Drive continuous improvement in the production process.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Food safety and hygiene

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

Overview

Our Client - One Good Thing

At OGT, we're not just making snacks, we're revolutionising how people fuel. We created the world's first wrapper-free, oat-based energy bar: no plastic, no waste, just real ingredients with a natural edible coating. Cleaner, smarter, high-performance nutrition that's better for people and the planet.

Now, we need a Production Supervisor who can keep our lines moving, our standards sky-high, and our people motivated.

Why OGT?

Because we're doing something that matters. We're not just another food factory, we're a business on a mission to make performance nutrition cleaner, smarter, and better for the planet.

As Production Supervisor, you'll be right at the centre of that mission.

Responsibilities

• Lead & inspire the team: Coach, motivate, and build a culture where people take pride in their work.
• Own the production shift: Plan, allocate, and oversee day-to-day operations.
• Drive performance: Keep output on track, optimise processes, and solve problems on the spot.
• Quality first: Ensure food safety, hygiene, and product standards are non-negotiable.
• Safety always: Champion a culture of safety and compliance across every shift.
• Continuous improvement: Spot opportunities, make changes, and keep raising the bar.
• Be hands-on: Step in, support, and lead by example when it matters most.

Success Indicators

• Production lines run smoothly, safely, efficiently, shift after shift.
• Teams are motivated, engaged, and proud of what they produce.
• Zero compromise on quality or food safety.
• Output targets hit consistently without cutting corners.
• Continuous improvements that save time, reduce waste, and boost performance.
• You’ve become the person people turn to when something needs to get done.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing, FMCG, or a fast-paced production environment.
• Proven leader: you know how to get the best from a team.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and compliance standards.
• Hands-on problem solver who thrives in fast-moving environments.
• Sharp eye for detail.
• A communicator who can rally a team and keep everyone aligned.
• Comfortable making decisions quickly and owning them.

Nice to Have

• Led shifts or teams in a BRC or SALSA-accredited food site.
• Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement.
• Worked in snacking, bakery, or bar manufacturing.
• Ideas on how to bring innovation to production, not just keep it ticking.