Production Supervisor

ZipRecruiter; Leicester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Are you an experienced and hands-on Production Supervisor looking for a new challenge? Our client, a leading food production company in Leicester, is seeking a dynamic and proactive leader to take full ownership of their manufacturing operations. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact, with full autonomy to drive process improvements and site development.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Oversee and manage all aspects of bakery production, from storage to preparation and cooking.
2. Lead operations, ensuring the team delivers high-quality products and maintains company standards.
3. Implement and uphold health & safety, hygiene, and statutory regulations.
4. Plan and schedule production to optimise efficiency and minimise waste.
5. Identify and drive continuous improvements, ensuring a "right first-time" approach.
6. Manage staff schedules, monitor labour costs, and ensure adequate team coverage.
7. Train, support, and develop the production team to meet performance targets.

What Our Client Is Looking For:

1. Previous supervisory or management experience in a food manufacturing environment.
2. Experience running a bakery production operation (highly desirable).
3. Strong financial awareness and experience managing budgets.
4. Knowledge of HACCP and Food Safety Standards.
5. Quality-focused with a strong understanding of health & safety compliance.

Salary: £28,080 - £29,120 per annum

Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 7 AM - 4 PM/5 PM

Benefits: 33 days holiday (inclusive of statutory days), pension scheme, career progression opportunities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and ambitious Production Supervisor to take the next step in their career and make a real impact in a well-established food production business.

Barker Ross Group values and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

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