Production Supervisor

Stonegate Farmers Ltd; Lacock; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly pay

Training & development

Free eggs

Staff transport

On-site parking

Cycle to work

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Stonegate Farmers Ltd in Lacock seeks a confident Production Supervisor for the Egg Innovation Centre to lead the production team and ensure targets are met while upholding the highest safety, quality and food safety standards.

This fast-paced role covers day-to-day operations, line setup, fault finding and quick issue resolution, plus coaching and training to improve performance in a positive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising production teams in manufacturing environments.
• Strong focus on safety, quality and food safety standards.
• Proven ability to monitor KPIs and drive performance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead the production team to meet daily plans and targets.
• Coordinate day-to-day operations to ensure safe, efficient production.
• Ensure lines and equipment are ready and set up for operation.
• Carry out basic fault finding and resolve issues quickly.
• Address stoppages and manage materials, labour and waste.
• Maintain audit-ready records and promote an inclusive workplace.

Skills

Supervisory experience

People management

Health & safety awareness

KPIs knowledge

Problem solving

Job description

Production Supervisor - Egg Innovation Centre

06.00am - 18.00pm, 4on4off

£15.78 P/H

We are looking for a confident and hands-on Production Supervisor to lead and support our production team, ensuring we consistently deliver against production targets while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and food safety.

This is a fast-paced operational role where you’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the department, keeping production moving, managing performance and ensuring your team has everything they need to succeed.

What you’ll be doing

• Supervise and lead the production team to achieve daily production plans, KPIs and compliance targets.
• Coordinate the day-to-day running of the department, ensuring production operates safely, efficiently and to agreed standards.
• Ensure production lines and equipment are correctly set up and ready for operation.
• Carry out basic fault finding and respond quickly to issues that could cause production delays or downtime.
• Proactively resolve production stoppages, including issues relating to product feed, trays, crates and other operational requirements.
• Monitor performance across key areas including attainment to plan, egg utilisation, labour, waste, downtime, stock control and utility usage.
• Ensure products are consistently produced to the required quality and food safety specifications.
• Make sure equipment is operated safely and that Health & Safety procedures are followed throughout the department.
• Lead, motivate and develop the team, identifying training and development requirements and supporting improvements in individual and team performance.
• Address performance or conduct issues appropriately, using relevant company procedures where required.
• Ensure production records and documentation are completed accurately and maintained to an audit-ready standard.
• Promote a positive and inclusive working environment based on dignity, respect and teamwork, free from bullying, harassment or intimidation.

We’re looking for someone who is comfortable taking ownership in a busy production environment and can confidently lead a team while keeping a close eye on performance and standards.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience within a production, manufacturing or food manufacturing environment.
• Strong people-management skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• A good understanding of production KPIs and how to drive operational performance.
• A strong approach to Health & Safety, quality and food safety.
• The ability to stay calm and make effective decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• A practical, hands-on approach to resolving production problems.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to address performance issues when required.
• Good attention to detail, particularly around production records, compliance and audit requirements.

• Competitive hourly pay
• Regular shifts and weekly pay
• Ongoing training and development
• Free eggs every week
• Subsidised staff transport from select locations
• On-site parking and cycle-to-work scheme
• A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome