Production Supervisor - Outer Packing

Lantmännen; Bedford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bupa Health Cash Plan

Flexible Contributory Pension Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

IKEA & Currys Tech & Home Scheme

Discounted Cycle Scheme

Referral Bonus

Reward Platform

Job summary

Lantmännen is seeking a Ready to Bake Supervisor in Bedford to lead the outer packing lines and drive performance on a 12-hour shift pattern. You will motivate and develop your team, ensure safety, quality, and compliance, and hand over shifts smoothly to maximise KPI achievement.

You will report to the Shift Manager, uphold 5S standards, participate in line meetings, investigations and production reviews, and coach a multi-skilled team to sustain continuous improvement in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience supervising teams in manufacturing, ideally food industry.
• Level 2 CIEH Food Hygiene (Level 3 preferred); IOSH Managing Safely; First Aid or Fire Warden bonus.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage outer packing lines performance and ensure production targets.
• Motivate and develop your team to maximise KPI achievement and minimise waste.
• Ensure safety, quality, and food safety standards are met and reported.
• Provide shift leadership in the absence of the Shift Manager.
• Conduct line meetings, investigations, and production reviews; support 5S standards.
• Maintain effective shift handovers and SOP adherence.

Skills

Team supervision

Standards compliance

Product & packaging quality

Shift management

Team leadership

Health & safety

Operational efficiency

Quality assurance

Effective communication

Training & development

Education

Level 2 CIEH Food Hygiene (Level 3 preferred)

IOSH Managing Safely

First Aid or Fire Warden (bonus)

Job description

Ready to Bake Supervisor

Location: Bedford

Department: Production

Shift: Pink Shift

As a key member of our production team, reporting to the Shift Manager, you will be responsible for the performance of the outer packing lines, motivating and developing your team to maximise performance, exceed business KPI’s and minimise waste.

Kvalifikationer

• Team Supervision: Leverage your experience in managing small teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ideally within the food industry.
• Standards Compliance: Ensure production aligns with Health & Safety, Quality, and Food Safety standards. Identify and report any non-conformances, safeguarding our commitment to top-tier quality.
• Product & Packaging Quality: Maintain strict control over product quality and packaging to meet our exacting standards.
• Shift Management: Step up as an effective leader, providing direction in the absence of the Shift Manager.
• Team Leadership: Embody Lantmännen Unibake values. Build a positive workplace through coaching, support, and development of your team members.
• Health & Safety: Foster a safe work environment by conducting safety walks, enforcing PPE use, performing pre-startup checklists, and addressing safety concerns promptly.
• Operational Efficiency: Ensure that Production Operatives follow Standard Operating Procedures, manage breaks effectively, and provide seamless shift handovers.
• Quality Assurance: Uphold 5S standards, complete and verify paperwork, and participate in line meetings, investigations, and production reviews.
• Effective Communication: Keep your team engaged and informed by sharing company updates and new initiatives.
• Training & Development: Support ongoing training initiatives and contribute to a multi-skilled, adaptable workforce.

About You

• Safety & Quality Focused: You’re dedicated to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Detail-Oriented: Your attention to detail and follow-through is second to none.
• Excellent Communicator: You communicate effectively and influence positive change.
• Team-Oriented: You’re a highly motivated team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.

Your Qualifications

• Experience: Proven background supervising teams in a manufacturing environment, ideally within the food industry.
• Qualifications: Level 2 CIEH Food Hygiene (Level 3 preferred), IOSH Managing Safely, with First Aid or Fire Warden qualifications as a bonus.
• People Skills: Strong interpersonal skills with a talent for building positive relationships.

Shift Pattern

You will be working12-hour shifts, 2 Weeks of day: 6:00AM - 6:00 PM - 2 Weeks of nights: 6:00PM - 6:00 AM

• Week 1 & 3: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday (4 days on, 3 days off).
• Week 2 & 4: Thursday, Friday, Saturday (3 days on, 4 days off).

You will be provided with yearly shift pattern.

Benefits

• Bupa Health Cash Plan
• Flexible Contributory Pension Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• IKEA & Currys Tech & Home Scheme
• Discounted Cycle Scheme
• Referral Bonus
• Reward Platform

Kontaktperson

Tammy Davies

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