Production Supervisor

Connect-Appointments; Shotts; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mon-Fri 6am-2pm shift

Competitive salary £35k

Job summary

Connect Appointments is recruiting a Production Supervisor for our client in Shotts, Scotland. This permanent role offers a leadership position within a growing FMCG manufacturing operation, with a 6am–2pm Monday–Friday shift and a £35,000 annual salary.

You will supervise daily bakery operations, drive performance, ensure health & safety, quality standards and HR-related activities, and work closely with Production Managers to hit plans and improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in an FMCG or manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of health & safety, food safety, quality standards, and HR policies.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and production management systems.
• Strong communication, leadership, coaching, and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily bakery operations, ensuring production lines run efficiently with minimal downtime and waste.
• Lead, motivate, and support the production team to achieve performance, productivity, and service targets.
• Monitor and maintain health & safety, hygiene, and quality standards, ensuring full compliance with company procedures.
• Manage day-to-day people responsibilities, including attendance, return-to-work interviews, training, and performance support.
• Work closely with Production Managers and other departments to meet production plans, improve efficiency, and reduce downtime.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

HR policies

Health & safety

Food safety

Quality standards

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Production management systems

Job description

Production Supervisor (LS-LIV) Shotts, Scotland

Salary: GBP35000 - GBP35000 per annum

Connect Appointments have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Production Supervisor to join our client's team in Shotts on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic chance to take on a leadership role within a well-established and growing manufacturing business.

What\'s on offer?

• Working week of Monday to Friday, 6am to 2pm
• Paid annually at £35,000 per annum

As a Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for:

• Supervise daily bakery operations, ensuring production lines run efficiently with minimal downtime and waste
• Lead, motivate, and support the production team to achieve performance, productivity, and service targets
• Monitor and maintain health & safety, hygiene, and quality standards, ensuring full compliance with company procedures
• Manage day-to-day people responsibilities, including attendance, return-to-work interviews, training, and performance support
• Work closely with Production Managers and other departments to meet production plans, improve efficiency, and reduce downtime

The ideal Production Supervisor will have:

• Previous supervisory experience in an FMCG or manufacturing environment is desirable
• Good understanding of health & safety, food safety, quality standards, and HR policies
• Confident using Microsoft Office and production management systems
• Strong communication, leadership, coaching, and people management skills
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and improve team performance

Yes, I am currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying.