Production Supervisor - Level 4

The Butchers Recruiter; Huntington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Butchers Recruiter is seeking a Production Supervisor Level 4 for its UK food manufacturing operation. You will lead production teams, drive performance, and own production standards while building toward Production Management.

This is a permanent, day-shift role with real accountability for improvements across production, people and performance. Key tools include Power BI and Redzone for data-driven decision making; you’ll monitor OEE and KPIs, manage schedules and changeovers, and mentor

Qualifications

• Must have supervisory experience in food manufacturing with responsibility for production teams and other supervisors.
• Strong understanding of food safety, GMP, HACCP and quality standards in a fast-paced production environment.
• Experience managing OEE, production KPIs, waste reduction, yield and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience using production reporting systems and analysing performance data, ideally including Power BI and Redzone.
• Proven experience in workforce planning, performance management, production scheduling and developing operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop production teams and other supervisors, managing performance, training, attendance and succession planning.
• Drive operational efficiency by monitoring OEE, production KPIs, labour utilisation and output against targets.
• Analyse production data using Power BI and Redzone to identify improvements in yield, waste, downtime and productivity.
• Oversee production schedules, changeovers and line performance, ensuring targets are achieved and lost production time is recovered.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, GMP, quality and health and safety, investigating issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Lead continuous improvement projects, team briefings and performance reviews, creating a culture of accountability and measurable results.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Food manufacturing knowledge

OEE management

KPIs

Power BI

Redzone

Yield and waste optimization

Workforce planning

Production scheduling

Developing operational teams

Tools

Power BI

Redzone

Job description

Keeping production running efficiently is one thing. Developing the people, improving performance and solving the problems behind lost productivity takes leadership. As a Production Supervisor Level 4, you'll have the responsibility to influence how an entire food manufacturing operation performs.

You'll join an established, growing food manufacturing business where you'll lead other supervisors, improve operational performance and take ownership of production standards. This is a genuine stepping stone towards Production Management, giving you the opportunity to develop your leadership skills while making a measurable difference.

What's in it for you

• Basic salary of £31,500, with earnings exceeding £36,000 through additional hours.
• Overtime paid after 45 hours.
• Monday to Friday day shifts, keeping your weekends free.
• Permanent position within an established, growing food manufacturing business.
• Clear opportunity to develop towards a Production Manager position.
• Genuine responsibility for driving improvements across production, people and performance.

Your responsibilities as Production Supervisor

• Lead and develop production teams and other supervisors, managing performance, training, attendance and succession planning.
• Drive operational efficiency by monitoring OEE, production KPIs, labour utilisation and output against targets.
• Analyse production data using Power BI and Redzone to identify improvements in yield, waste, downtime and productivity.
• Oversee production schedules, changeovers and line performance, ensuring targets are achieved and lost production time is recovered.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, GMP, quality and health and safety, investigating issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Lead continuous improvement projects, team briefings and performance reviews, creating a culture of accountability and measurable results.

What we're looking for in a Production Supervisor

• Previous supervisory experience within food manufacturing, including managing production teams and other supervisors.
• Strong understanding of food safety, GMP, HACCP and quality standards within a fast-paced production environment.
• Experience managing OEE, production KPIs, waste reduction, yield and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience using production reporting systems and analysing performance data, ideally including Power BI and Redzone.
• Proven experience in workforce planning, performance management, production scheduling and developing operational teams.
• Working hours: Monday to Friday, day shifts. Overtime paid after 45 hours.