Production Supervisor – FMCG Manufacturing

Pursuit Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in East London seeks a Production Supervisor for a top-tier Food Manufacturer. The role involves managing a team, overseeing production processes, and enhancing operational performance. Candidates should have at least 5 years in people management with a background in food manufacturing. This position offers significant career growth with excellent benefits including health coverage and professional training.

Benefits

25 days holidays (increasing to 28 days)

Up to 10 additional leave days for long service milestones

Pension with 4% company contribution

Life cover 3 x salary

Occupational maternity pay

BUPA health plan

Free lunch and drinks

Employee Star Award

Annual Flu Vaccination

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in people management roles.
• Strong leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in Food/FMCG.
• Experience in food manufacturing highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of mill operatives across all milling activities.
• Drive performance improvements in Quality, OEE, and safety metrics.
• Manage contractor relationships and ensure safe working practices.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Attention to detail

Training skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree or NVQ qualification in manufacturing/engineering

Tools

MRP systems

SCADA systems

Job description

Overview

Production Supervisor – FMCG Manufacturing – Food Industry

Location: East London

Salary: £50,000 + Comprehensive benefits

Shifts: Monday to Friday on a rotational basis. 6am – 10pm, 39-40 hours per week. Please note: you will need to be a car driver for this role due to site location.

Please ensure you have indefinite rights to work in the UK with no need for sponsorship.

The Opportunity

Our client, a leading Food Manufacturer, is recruiting for a Production Supervisor at their state-of-the-art milling facility in East London. We’re looking for an experienced people manager to lead production operations and drive continuous improvement in this hands-on leadership role. This position offers excellent career progression opportunities, with clear succession planning pathways to Manager level for the right candidate.

The Role

As Production Supervisor, you’ll lead a dedicated team of operatives, taking full responsibility for operations including intake, milling, and bran outloading. You’ll be the key decision-maker for your shift, driving performance improvements in safety, quality, and efficiency while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of mill operatives across all milling activities
• Drive performance improvements in Quality, OEE, and safety metrics
• Manage contractor relationships and ensure safe working practices
• Report on KPIs and operational performance to senior management
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and embed lean manufacturing principles
• Ensure 100% compliance with HACCP, BRC standards, and food safety requirements
• Manage shift resources, training plans, and holiday coverage
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to optimize mill performance

Working Pattern & Benefits

Our client offers flexible working arrangements; Monday to Friday to suit business needs.

Company Benefits:

• Holidays: 25 days (increasing to 28 days with service).
• Additional Leave: Up to 10 extra days for long service milestones.
• Pension: Group personal pension with 4% company contribution.
• Life Cover: 3 x salary paid to your nominated beneficiary.
• Maternity Pay: Occupational maternity pay plus SMP.
• Accident Cover: Disability compensation payment.
• Health & Wellbeing: BUPA & BUPA cash plan (individual or family).
• Recognition: Employee Star Award.
• Lunches & Drinks: Free lunch every day (valued at £700) + free drinks.
• Social: Heavily subsidised sports & social events + annual company BBQ.
• Annual Flu Vaccination: Provided for all employees.

Additional Benefits

• Call-out system with time off in lieu or additional compensation
• Comprehensive training and development programs
• Professional qualifications funded (NEBOSH, IOSH, First Aid, Fire Marshal)
• Clear progression pathway to Mill Manager role
• Additional allowances for safety leadership roles

What We’re Looking For

Essential Experience:

• Minimum 5 years in people management roles – essential
• Strong leadership experience in manufacturing environment (Food / FMCG preferred, manufacturing experience essential)
• Experience in food manufacturing highly preferred.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Degree or NVQ qualification in manufacturing/engineering
• Counterbalance forklift license (training provided if expired)
• NEBOSH or IOSH safety certification (training available)
• Experience with MRP and SCADA systems
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement training
• First Aid and Fire Marshal qualifications

Personal Qualities

• Self-driven with positive mindset
• Embraces diversity and equality
• Strong attention to detail and quality focus
• Excellent communication and training skills
• Progressive outlook with direct leadership style

Ready to take the next step in your manufacturing leadership career? We’d love to hear from you.