Production Supervisor

Manucomm Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is looking for an experienced Production Supervisor / Team Leader to manage daily operations in a food manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate should have a strong focus on quality, excellent communication skills, and experience in leading a team. This position offers a salary around £36,000 plus overtime, with excellent training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
• Strong focus on quality and an eye for detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations to meet targets.
• Lead and motivate the production team.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Implement continuous improvement processes.
• Maintain production records and reporting.

Skills

Previous experience in food or drink manufacturing

Strong quality focus

Excellent attention to detail

Good computer literacy

Excellent communication skills

Ability to lead and develop a team

Job description

Production Supervisor / Team Leader – Food Manufacturing
Day Shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00am–4:00pm
Location: Shepton Mallet / Wincanton 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