Production Supervisor

Greencore Group plc

Newark on Trent

On-site

GBP 42,000 - 54,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Company share save scheme

Life insurance up to 4x salary

Greencore Qualifications

Exclusive Greencore employee discount

Job summary

Greencore Desserts Newark is seeking a Section Leader to supervise a production team in a fast-paced chilled desserts environment. You will ensure product quality, safety and efficiency in line with CCP, GMP and Health & Safety requirements, driving improvements and engaging your team daily.

This permanent, site-based role operates on a 4on 4off pattern (05:30–17:30). You will lead briefs, support training, manage attendance and contribute to achieving production targets while upholding

Qualifications

Confident leadership in food manufacturing and ability to develop high-performing teams.
Hands-on manufacturing experience and practical decision-making.
Calm and clear-thinking under pressure with a solutions-focused mindset.
Strong alignment with Greencore values, professionalism and teamwork.
Tech-savvy and comfortable using digital tools to improve operations.
Experience in chilled foods or FMCG is advantageous.
Training in Food Hygiene or IOSH is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Supervise a specified team to ensure products are manufactured to high quality standards at minimum cost, in line with CCP, GMP and Health & Safety.
Support hiring, induction and early engagement of new team members.
Drive KPIs, waste reduction, production control and accurate record keeping.
Lead daily briefs, shift changes and maintain links with peers and managers.
Complete reporting tasks including OEE, T&A and holiday management.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing experience

Problem solving

Communication

Adaptability

Job description

Section Leader (F1B2ADHR ) Factory 1 A Days Bay 2 High Risk

Benefits: Company share save scheme, matched pension scheme , Life insurance up to 4x salary

Location: Greencore Desserts Newark, Jessop Way, NG24 2ER

Ways of Working: Site Based

Hours of work: 4on 4off A Days – 05:30am-17:30pm

Contract Type: Permanent

Why Greencore?

Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we’re one of the UK’s leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better.

As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we’re proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn.

Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.

Our site in Newark, Nottinghamshire, specialises in producing a range of chilled desserts, including trifles, cream cakes, and choux pastries. The site employs over 1,800 people and operates in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.

What you’ll be doing

In this busy and dynamic role as Section Leader you will supervise a specified team to ensure that products are manufactured to the highest quality standards at minimum cost, always in line with CCP, GMP and Health & Safety requirements.

You will play a key role in supporting Greencore's values, fostering a culture built on people engagement, safety, quality and a constant drive to improve.

Your leadership will inspire your team to deliver consistently outstanding results while maintaining efficiency and compliance, helping the business achieve excellence every day.

Role Accountabilities

Promote a safe working environment in line with Group policy.
Ensure GMP, food safety, product quality, presentation and housekeeping are maintained.
Oversee attendance, reviews, absence management and first-level disciplinary actions.
Identify skill needs, support training, and build a talent pool for progression.
Drive KPIs, waste reduction, production control and accurate record keeping.
Manage breaks, shift changeovers and monitor standards to deliver the plan.
Lead daily briefs, SIC reviews and maintain strong links with peers and managers.
Support hiring, induction and early engagement of new team members.
Complete reporting and data tasks including OEE, T&A and holiday management.

What we’re looking for

Confident leadership in food manufacturing, with a track record of inspiring and developing high‑performing teams.
Hands‑on manufacturing experience, bringing practical understanding to daily operations and decision‑making.
Calm and clear‑thinking under pressure, approaching challenges with logic, composure, and a solutions‑focused mindset.
Strong alignment with Bakkavor Values, consistently demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and teamwork.
Flexible, adaptable, and tech‑savvy, able to adjust to changing priorities and use digital tools confidently.
Effective communicator with solid numerical skills, supporting sound operational and people‑focused decisions.
Background in chilled foods, FMCG, or broader food manufacturing is advantageous, along with training in Food Hygiene or IOSH.
Driven to make a meaningful impact, bringing energy, commitment, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

We’re not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make everyday taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity.

If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success.

What you’ll get in return