Production Supervisor (Food)

Vickerstock; Bangor; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable food manufacturing company located in Bangor is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead and manage a production team. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience in a food manufacturing environment, strong knowledge of HACCP protocols, and a proven ability to motivate teams. This position offers £15.04 per hour, performance bonuses, and a four-day workweek, ensuring a great work-life balance.

Benefits

Performance bonus

Four-day working week

Permanent role with reputable business

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Strong working knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and food safety protocols.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and motivate your team to meet daily KPIs for output, quality, and efficiency.
• Manage shift operations, including attendance, breaks, overtime, and effective handovers.
• Conduct performance reviews, identify training needs, and handle disciplinary matters.

Skills

Supervisory experience in food manufacturing

Knowledge of HACCP

Team leadership

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Production Supervisor (Food) – Bangor

Vickerstock are proud to be partnering our food manufacturing client renowned for their quality, innovation, and sustainable growth. As they continue to scale operations, they are seeking a Production Supervisor to join their high-performing team based in Bangor. This is a brilliant opportunity to take the next step in your leadership career with a company that genuinely values its people, offers a best-in-class working environment, and operates to the highest standards in the food manufacturing sector.

What’s in it for you?

• £15.04 per hour + performance bonus
• Four-day working week offering great work-life balance (6am starts, 10hr shifts)
• Award-winning local brand with a growing national presence.
• Secure, permanent role with reputable business

The role itself

Reporting directly to the Production Manager, you will lead and manage a production team to achieve daily and weekly targets. You will be responsible for maintaining quality, safety, and performance standards, while fostering a positive team culture.

• Lead, coach, and motivate your team to meet daily KPIs for output, quality, and efficiency
• Manage shift operations, including attendance, breaks, overtime, and effective handovers.
• Conduct performance reviews, identify training needs, and handle disciplinary matters up to verbal warnings.
• Support daily production planning and ensure accurate completion of shift documentation.
• Monitor and control raw material usage to minimise waste and maintain stock accuracy.
• Identify and escalate quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and ensure audit readiness.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment and support health & safety and quality audits.
• Ensure equipment is operational, report faults, and assist with planned maintenance activities.

Your essential ingredients

• Previous supervisory experience within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Strong working knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and food safety protocols.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Mechanical understanding to assist with minor troubleshooting.
• Clear, confident communicator who thrives on accountability.

How to apply

If you are an adaptable, proactive and hands-on individual looking to take the next step in your food manufacturing career, apply now in confidence.

For a confidential discussion, reach out directly to Paul Muir at Vickerstock on 028 9031 3720.