production-supervisors

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Bilston; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Rewards scheme

Employee discount

Onsite parking

Safe working environment

Employee progression opportunities

Referral programme

Company pension

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd in Bilston, West Midlands seeks Production Supervisors for permanent, full-time roles with AM or PM shifts. The roles include managing production areas, overseeing schedules and driving performance to meet efficiency targets.

Candidates should have prior supervisory experience in food manufacturing, strong leadership, and a proactive approach to problem-solving, with commitment to quality and safety, plus attendance of English communication in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Production Supervisor, Team Leader or similar role.
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of HACCP and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned production area and daily schedules.
• Drive day-to-day performance to meet productivity targets.
• Support and develop the production team, promoting wellbeing and respect.
• Create a positive working environment and maintain accurate data in the production system.
• Lead a team of line operatives and machine minders.
• Communicate clearly in English and model company values.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Team leadership

HACCP knowledge

Manufacturing experience

English communication

Job description

Production Supervisors are needed at a privately owned food manufacturing company in Bilston, with a multimillion turnover supplying UK and international sectors. These permanent, full-time roles offer AM shifts (Monday to Friday, starting 5.15am-5.30am) or PM shifts (Tuesday to Friday from 2pm, plus Saturdays 9am-5.30pm). Hourly pay ranges from £13.44 to £17.95 on Saturdays, with overtime and benefits, varying by experience levels 1 to 4. Responsibilities include managing a production area, overseeing schedules, and driving daily performance to meet efficiency targets. Candidates should possess strong supervisory skills and relevant manufacturing experience.

Production Supervisors sought to join an award-winning, £multimillion turnover food manufacturing company based in Bilston. They are a privately owned company who supply numerous sectors including foodservice, retail, wholesale and catering, both in the UK and abroad. They are permanent, full-time positions with both AM (Monday to Friday 5.15/5.30am – 2.15/2.30pm) and PM (Tuesday to Friday: 2pm – 10.30pm, Saturday: 9am – 5.30pm) shifts available. There are positions available from Level 1 to Level 4 depending on candidate skills and experience, with hourly rates reflecting these levels.

Your Duties as Production Supervisor:

• Manage an assigned production area, overseeing daily production schedules
• Drive day-to-day operational performance to meet productivity and efficiency targets
• Support, develop and look after your team, promoting wellbeing, fairness and respect at all times
• Create a positive working environment
• Maintain accurate and timely data within the computerised production system
• Lead and support a team of Line Operatives and Machine Minders
• Communicate clearly and confidently in English
• Demonstrate and role‑model our Company Values in all aspects of your work

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience as a Production Supervisor, Team Leader, Line Leader, Shift Leader etc
• Food manufacturing industry experience
• Strong organisational and leadership skills
• Working knowledge of HACCP
• A genuine commitment to team wellbeing and engagement
• The ability to work calmly and decisively in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive approach to problem‑solving
• A commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement

Pay & Benefits:

£13.44 - £15.47 (Level 1 - Level 4) per hour hourly rate

£14.19 - £16.22 (Level 1 - Level 4) per hour evening rate (6pm onwards)

£15.60 - £17.95 (Level 1 - Level 4) per hour Saturday rate

£16.80 - £19.34 (Level 1 - Level 4) overtime rate

39.5 hours per week

AM shift: Monday – Friday: 5.15/5.30am-2.15/2.30pm

PM shift: Tuesday – Friday: 2pm-10.30pm & Saturday: 9am-5.30pm

• 28 days holiday
• Rewards scheme
• Employee discount
• Onsite parking
• Safe working environment
• Employee progression opportunities
• Referral programme
• Company pension

Production Supervisors – Level 1 to 4 Bilston, West Midlands £13.44 - £17.95 (Saturday) per hour + overtime + benefits