Production Supervisor, Egg Innovation Centre

Stonegate Farmers; Lacock; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly pay

Training and development

Free eggs weekly

Staff transport

On-site parking

Cycle-to-work

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Stonegate Farmers in Lacock is seeking a confident Production Supervisor to lead our Egg Innovation Centre team, managing day-to-day operations while ensuring safety, quality and food safety standards are met.

This hands-on role runs 06:00–18:00 with a 4 on/4 off pattern. You will monitor KPIs, resolve issues quickly and develop the team through coaching and training.

We offer competitive hourly pay (£15.78), weekly pay, ongoing development and a friendly, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a production or food manufacturing team.
• Strong people-management and coaching skills.
• Knowledge of production KPIs and continuous improvement.
• Commitment to health, safety and food safety.
• Ability to stay calm and make quick decisions.
• Organisational skills to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production team to achieve daily plans, KPIs and compliance targets.
• Coordinate the day-to-day operations for safe, efficient production.
• Set up lines and equipment for operation.
• Fault finding and quick response to issues.
• Resolve stoppages related to product feed, trays and crates.
• Monitor performance across plan attainment, labour, waste and downtime.
• Ensure quality and food safety specifications are met.
• Ensure safe operation and adherence to Health & Safety procedures.
• Develop and coach the team, addressing performance issues.
• Maintain accurate production records and audit-ready documentation.
• Promote inclusive working environment.

Skills

Production supervision

People management

Health & safety

Problem solving

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Production Supervisor - Egg Innovation Centre

06.00am - 18.00pm, 4on4off

£15.78 P/H

We are looking for a confident and hands-on Production Supervisor to lead and support our production team, ensuring we consistently deliver against production targets while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and food safety.

This is a fast-paced operational role where you’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the department, keeping production moving, managing performance and ensuring your team has everything they need to succeed.

What you’ll be doing

• Supervise and lead the production team to achieve daily production plans, KPIs and compliance targets.
• Coordinate the day-to-day running of the department, ensuring production operates safely, efficiently and to agreed standards.
• Ensure production lines and equipment are correctly set up and ready for operation.
• Carry out basic fault finding and respond quickly to issues that could cause production delays or downtime.
• Proactively resolve production stoppages, including issues relating to product feed, trays, crates and other operational requirements.
• Monitor performance across key areas including attainment to plan, egg utilisation, labour, waste, downtime, stock control and utility usage.
• Ensure products are consistently produced to the required quality and food safety specifications.
• Make sure equipment is operated safely and that Health & Safety procedures are followed throughout the department.
• Lead, motivate and develop the team, identifying training and development requirements and supporting improvements in individual and team performance.
• Address performance or conduct issues appropriately, using relevant company procedures where required.
• Ensure production records and documentation are completed accurately and maintained to an audit-ready standard.
• Promote a positive and inclusive working environment based on dignity, respect and teamwork, free from bullying, harassment or intimidation.

We’re looking for someone who is comfortable taking ownership in a busy production environment and can confidently lead a team while keeping a close eye on performance and standards.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience within a production, manufacturing or food manufacturing environment.
• Strong people-management skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• A good understanding of production KPIs and how to drive operational performance.
• A strong approach to Health & Safety, quality and food safety.
• The ability to stay calm and make effective decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• A practical, hands-on approach to resolving production problems.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to address performance issues when required.
• Good attention to detail, particularly around production records, compliance and audit requirements.

• Competitive hourly pay
• Regular shifts and weekly pay
• Ongoing training and development
• Free eggs every week
• Subsidised staff transport from select locations
• On-site parking and cycle-to-work scheme
• A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome