Production Supervisor

manucomm recruitment; Shepton Mallet; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company in the Shepton Mallet area is looking for an experienced Production Supervisor / Team Leader to oversee daily operations. The role involves leading a production team, ensuring high standards of quality, and maintaining safety compliance. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in food manufacturing, attention to detail, and leadership skills. Competitive salary of c. £36,000 plus overtime offered.

Benefits

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-paced food manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lead and develop a team.
• Attention to detail and quality focus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations to meet targets.
• Lead, support, and motivate the production team.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Monitor performance and implement improvements.
• Maintain accurate production records.

Skills

Previous experience in food or drink manufacturing

Strong quality focus

Good computer literacy

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Production Supervisor / Team Leader – Food Manufacturing
Day Shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00am–4:00pm
Location: Shepton Mallet area
Salary: c.£36,000 + Overtime
Excellent training and development opportunities

We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor / Team Leader to join a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of day‑to‑day production activities, support a dedicated team, and help maintain high standards of quality and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations to meet output, quality, and safety targets
• Lead, support, and motivate a production team
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and site standards
• Monitor performance and implement continuous improvement
• Maintain accurate production records and reports
• Work closely with Quality, Engineering, and Planning teams

Key Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in food or drink manufacturing within a high‑paced environment
• Strong quality focus and excellent attention to detail
• Good computer literacy across standard systems
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead and develop a team

This role may suit a candidate that has previously worked as a Production Team Leader, Production supervisor, Packing supervisor, Packing Team leader and is commutable from Shepton Mallet, Evercreech, Wincanton, Bruton, Yeovil, Shaftesbury, Frome, Radstock, Midsomer Norton