Senior Production Supervisor

The Sterling Choice; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in chilled high-risk food manufacturing is seeking a Senior Production Supervisor. This role involves leading a production team of up to 50, ensuring performance, quality, and compliance in a fast-paced environment, with significant opportunities for advancement and benefits including salary up to £40,000.

Benefits

6 weeks holiday (including bank holidays)

15% in-store discount + extra 10% for family/friend

8% pension (3% employee / 5% employer)

Healthcare & digital GP access

Free parking

Subsidised staff canteen

Real progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory/management experience in food manufacturing (ideally chilled high-risk).
• Strong leadership with the ability to manage up to 50 people.
• Understanding of manufacturing KPIs and production metrics.

Responsibilities

• Leading chilled high-risk food production lines.
• Driving KPIs and ensuring quality and compliance.
• Handling welfare, absence management, and HR meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Performance Management

Attention to Detail

Resilience under Pressure

Job description

Senior Production Supervisor Chilled High-Risk Food Manufacturing Northwich £38,000 - £40,000 + Benefits

Are you a Senior Production Supervisor in food manufacturing who s ready for a role with more challenge, more control and a team that actually has your back?

You ve probably done the firefighting.

You ve probably had the promises of development.

You ve probably stuck around longer than you should have, hoping things might improve.

But what if this Senior Production Supervisor role actually offered you a step forward not just more of the same?

This isn t a business coasting along. The site is growing fast new business, new lines, and more volume than ever before. It s a 24/7 chilled high-risk food manufacturing operation with over 900 staff, and they re looking for confident, capable leaders to step in and take charge of production performance.

You ll lead teams of up to 50 on shift, working with Line Leaders, Technical, Engineering and Ops to keep things moving. It s fast. It s hands-on. And it s packed with progression potential promotions and secondments are happening here, not just being talked about.

What you ll be doing as a Senior Production Supervisor :

• Leading chilled high-risk food production lines across your shift
• Managing performance, motivating your team, and briefing clearly each day
• Driving KPIs and ensuring output, quality, and compliance are on point
• Handling welfare, absence management, HR meetings and disciplinaries
• Supporting new starter onboarding, training, and recruitment
• Working closely with Shift Managers and reporting into the Ops team

What you ll need:

• Proven supervisory/management experience in food manufacturing (ideally chilled high-risk)
• Strong leadership someone who can manage up to 50 people per shift
• Resilience under pressure and a sharp eye for detail
• Solid understanding of manufacturing KPIs and daily production metrics
• A hands-on mindset this isn t a desk job

Shift Patterns Choose A or B

Team A (4 on / 3 off alternating):

• Week 1: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday 6am 6pm
• Week 2: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 6am 6pm

Team B (4 on / 3 off alternating):

• Week 1: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 6am 6pm
• Week 2: Thursday, Friday, Saturday 6am 6pm

What s in it for you?

• £38,000 - £40,000 salary
• 6 weeks holiday (including bank holidays)
• 15% in-store discount + extra 10% discount for family/friend
• 8% pension (3% employee / 5% employer)
• Healthcare & digital GP access
• Free parking, subsidised staff canteen, full site facilities
• Real progression not just lip service

This is a Senior Production Supervisor role for someone who wants to step into more responsibility, be respected for what they bring and be given the chance to grow.

Ready to take that step?

Apply now interviews are moving quickly.