Senior Production Supervisor

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

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing firm is seeking a Senior Production Supervisor to oversee chilled high-risk production processes. This role demands strong leadership and the ability to manage a large team, ensuring performance and compliance in a fast-paced environment. With excellent salary and benefits, this position offers significant growth potential.

Benefits

6 weeks holiday (including bank holidays)

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

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

Healthcare & digital GP access

Free parking and subsidised canteen

Real progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory experience in food manufacturing, ideally chilled high-risk.
• Ability to manage up to 50 people per shift.
• Hands-on mindset necessary for this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead chilled high-risk food production lines across shifts.
• Drive KPIs and ensure compliance with quality and output.
• Manage team performance and support onboarding and training.

Skills

Leadership

KPI Management

Attention to Detail

Resilience

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 thisSenior Production Supervisorrole 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 24/7chilled high-risk food manufacturingoperation 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 arehappeninghere, not just being talked about.

What you’ll be doing as aSenior 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.