Production Supervisor

The Butchers Recruiter; Topcliffe; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

AM shift pattern

Relocation accommodation

Lead a team

Hands-on role

Improve efficiency

Job summary

The Butchers Recruiter in North Yorkshire seeks a Production Supervisor to drive daily production targets and maintain quality across mixing, packing and machine operations.

The role is hands-on, requires HACCP and food safety knowledge, and offers AM shifts (4 days on, 2 days off) with accommodation support for relocation. You will lead and coach a team to deliver efficiency and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or team leader experience within food manufacturing is essential.
• Experience managing factory operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of HACCP, BRC and food safety standards.
• Experience monitoring production targets, quality standards and operational performance.
• Experience leading teams, communicating shift priorities and resolving operational issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate factory teams to achieve daily output, quality and efficiency targets.
• Oversee mixing, packing and machine operations, ensuring processes run safely and effectively.
• Monitor performance, identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve productivity.
• Maintain product quality and specification standards, completing accurate checks and records.
• Identify equipment faults, support basic troubleshooting and escalatate issues to minimise downtime.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and health and safety standards while supporting employee training and development.

Job description

Getting food products out on time, to the right quality and without compromising safety takes good leadership on the factory floor. As a Production Supervisor, you'll be the person keeping everything moving, making sure your team knows what's expected and that daily targets are achieved.

We're recruiting for multiple positions within a busy food manufacturing business in North Yorkshire. You'll take responsibility for people, performance and day-to-day operations, working across mixing, packing and machine processes. It's a hands‑on opportunity where your decisions directly influence efficiency, quality and the success of every shift.

What's in it for you

• Permanent, full‑time employment within an established food manufacturing operation.
• AM shift pattern, working 4 days on and 2 days off.
• Accommodation support available for candidates looking to relocate to the area.
• The opportunity to lead and develop your own team, with responsibility for daily performance.
• A varied, hands‑on position covering several areas of food manufacturing.
• The chance to influence operational improvements, reduce waste and improve efficiency.

Your responsibilities as a Production Supervisor

• Lead and coordinate factory teams to achieve daily output, quality and efficiency targets.
• Oversee mixing, packing and machine operations, ensuring processes run safely and effectively.
• Monitor performance, identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve productivity.
• Maintain product quality and specification standards, completing accurate checks and records.
• Identify equipment faults, support basic troubleshooting and escalatate issues to minimise downtime.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and health and safety standards while supporting employee training and development.

What we're looking for in a Production Supervisor

• Previous supervisory or team leader experience within food manufacturing is essential.
• Experience managing factory operations in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of HACCP, BRC and food safety standards.
• Experience monitoring production targets, quality standards and operational performance.
• Experience leading teams, communicating shift priorities and resolving operational issues.
• Working hours: AM shifts, 4 days on / 2 days off.

Accommodation support is available if you're considering relocating.