Production Supervisor

MorePeople; Moorends; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is seeking a hands-on Team Leader to guide and motivate their team in a busy factory environment. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety standards, driving performance, and fostering continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and management skills, a focus on health & safety, and relevant certifications. This role offers benefits such as on-site parking and a company pension, making it an attractive opportunity.

Benefits

On-site Parking

Canteen Facilities

Company pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing teams and building capability.
• Knowledge of HACCP and continuous improvement mindset.
• Commitment to compliance in health & safety and technical standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to maintain performance, attendance, and conduct.
• Ensure legal and safety compliance.
• Monitor operations to balance quality and efficiency.
• Embed food safety and quality standards across the line.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proven experience managing teams

Self-motivation

Resilience

Confidence in decision-making

Education

IOSH Managing Safety certification

Food Safety Level 3 certification

Job description

Think of yourself as the leader on the line; guiding, coaching, and motivating your team to hit targets while keeping quality, safety, and efficiency front and centre. You'll be hands‑on in the factory, making sure operations run smoothly, standards are upheld, and your team feels supported to perform at their best. This isn't about ticking boxes; it's about leading by example, spotting opportunities to improve, and driving continuous improvement every day.

If you're someone who thrives in a busy environment where change is seen as opportunity, this role gives you the chance to lead from the front while building your own skills. You'll be the catalyst for your team's growth, bringing fresh ideas and innovation to a business with strong foundations and a clear vision for sustainable success. And while you're driving performance, you'll also find flexibility and support that makes work, work for you - with your input genuinely valued across the wider company.

What you'll be doing

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, manage, and coach your team to maintain strong performance, attendance, and conduct.
• Set clear expectations, provide training, and ensure everyone understands their role.
• Act as a role model on the line, leading by example in behaviours and standards.
• Take ownership of your area, holding yourself and your team accountable.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure legal and contractual compliance across your area.
• Promote hygiene and health & safety as everyday priorities.
• Stop unsafe practices immediately and take corrective action.
• Carry out accident investigations, identify root causes, and implement preventative measures.
• Conduct risk assessments, implement SOPs, and drive corrective actions.

Operations & Performance

• Organise line operations to balance quality and efficiency.
• Monitor progress daily, working with fellow supervisors and other departments to resolve issues.
• Complete documentation and databases such as KPIs, staff sheets, materials usage, and efficiency reports.
• Support cross‑functional areas when needed, ensuring flexibility across the site.
• Work toward achieving KPIs and a balanced scorecard approach.

Quality & Accreditation

• Embed food safety and quality standards across the line.
• Maintain hygiene and housekeeping to the standards of a quality food manufacturer.
• Ensure compliance with animal welfare regulations.
• Support audits and inspections to achieve and maintain accreditations.
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders including auditors and customer representatives.

Communication & Collaboration

• Liaise with managers and colleagues to keep operations aligned.
• Escalate issues when needed and ensure clear communication across the business.

What you’ll bring

• Strong communication skills and solid numeracy to report on KPIs.
• Proven experience managing teams, building capability, and addressing issues effectively.
• Self‑motivation, resilience, and confidence in decision‑making.
• IOSH Managing Safety and Food Safety Level 3 certifications.
• Knowledge of HACCP and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to challenge the status quo constructively.
• Commitment to compliance in health & safety, technical standards, and people management.

Benefits

• On‑site Parking
• Canteen Facilities
• Company pension

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