Production Supervisor (Food Manufacturing)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; 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 is helping a Barnsley food manufacturer recruit a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead a team of 4-5 operatives, supervise daily production, monitor stock, and drive continuous improvement with the Shift Manager.

The role operates Monday to Friday with rotating early/late shifts (5/6am–1/2pm and 1/2pm–9/10pm). It's a real opportunity for progression toward a shift manager and beyond within a growing company that values training and development.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Production Supervisor or Team Leader in a food manufacturing setting.
• Ability to supervise a small team and manage daily production.
• Strong stock management and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on supervising a team of 4-5 production operatives.
• Monitor shop floor and manage stock levels.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

Production supervision

Food manufacturing

Job description

Production Supervisor (Food Manufacturing)

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

Food, Manufacturing, Production, Manufacturing, Supervisor, Team, Shift, Leader, Chargehand, Engineering, Engineer, Lead, Operative, FMCG, Barnsley, Wombwell, Hoyland, Royston

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

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.