Production Supervisor (Food Manufacturing)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Company benefits

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited is seeking a Production Supervisor for a food manufacturing site in Barnsley. You will supervise 4–5 operatives, oversee day-to-day production, and manage stock while implementing continuous improvement initiatives. This hands-on role offers development toward a shift manager position.

The position is Monday to Friday with rotating early/late shifts, offering career progression within a growing company and a competitive salary of £32,000–£34,500 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a small production team (4–5 staff).
• Background in food manufacturing.
• Ability to supervise stock, monitor floor, and implement improvements.
• Reference BBBH 27265.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of 4–5 production operatives.
• Monitor shop floor and manage stock levels.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Rotating shifts: 5/6am–1/2pm and 1/2pm–9/10pm, Mon–Fri.

Skills

Team leadership

Food manufacturing experience

Stock control

Continuous improvement

Job description

Production Supervisor (Food Manufacturing)

£32,000 - £34,500 + 33 Days Holiday + Company Benefits

Barnsley

Are you a Production Supervisor/Team Leader from a food manufacturing background, looking to join a growing company that offers excellent opportunities for career development and progression towards a shift manager position and beyond?

In this role, you will be supervising a team of 4-5 Production Operatives and reporting directly to the Shift Manager. You will work hands-on alongside the production team while carrying out your supervisory responsibilities, including managing stock levels, monitoring the shop floor, overseeing day-to-day production, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

This company has been established for over 20 years and continues to expand to meet increasing customer demand. They manufacture a range of fresh ingredients and pride themselves on the quality of their products, the training and development they provide to their staff, as well as their continuously expanding product range.

This role would suit a Production Supervisor or similar from a food manufacturing background, who is looking for a hands-on position where they can develop their skills, and progress their career within a growing company.

The Role

• Hands-on supervising a team of 4-5 production operatives
• Monitoring the shop floor and managing stock levels
• Implementing continuous improvement initiatives
• Monday to Friday, 5/6am - 1/2pm, then 1/2pm - 9/10pm, rotating weekly

The Person

• Production Supervisor, Team Leader or similar
• Food manufacturing background
• Reference Number: BBBH 27265

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.