Production Supervisor – Lead Yield & Quality (Food Manufacturing)

Sysc; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco GB is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor for the Portions department to drive yield and deliver high-quality product. The role is hands-on with leadership influence across the shift and a focus on waste reduction and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has supervisory experience in food manufacturing, ideally in chilled production, with strong leadership and a meticulous eye for detail. Training on Mare l/TVI equipment can be provided.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in food manufacturing or food production.
• Experience in chilled food production is highly advantageous.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• A passion for quality, yield and continuous improvement.
• A calm, structured approach with strong attention to detail.
• Marel or TVI portioning equipment experience is beneficial; training can be provided.
• Food Hygiene Level 3 and Health and Safety training are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the production team.
• Drive yield performance and minimise giveaway and waste.
• Monitor productivity, quality and performance throughout the shift.
• Promote strong food safety, hygiene and health and safety standards.
• Organise people and resources to meet output and quality targets.
• Identify and deliver continuous improvement opportunities.
• Work closely with the Production Manager to achieve excellent results.

Skills

Supervisory

Chilled production

Leadership

Food safety

Attention to detail

Marel experience

TVI experience

HSE training

Tools

Marel

TVI portioning

Job description

Sysco GB is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor for the Portions department to drive yield and deliver high-quality product. The role is hands-on with leadership influence across the shift and a focus on waste reduction and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has supervisory experience in food manufacturing, ideally in chilled production, with strong leadership and a meticulous eye for detail. Training on Mare l/TVI equipment can be provided.