Trainee Production Supervisor

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Northwich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking a Trainee Production Supervisor in Northwich. The role starts in the picking/packing area with training on machinery and FLT operation, progressing to lead a production line and then manage direct reports.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in production operations (FMCG/food manufacturing preferred) with a hands-on, team‑oriented approach and a flexible attitude to additional hours. Permanent position in a family‑owned food producer.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in production operations, preferably FMCG/food manufacturing.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new machinery and processes.
• Positive, friendly attitude and ability to work with others.

Responsibilities

• Start in picking/packing; train on machinery and FLT operation.
• Lead a small team on one production line; progress to direct reports.
• Carry out basic checks (metal detection, temperatures, hygiene) and ensure safety/compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Hands-on

Safety awareness

Tools

FLT operation

Job description

Trainee Production Supervisor

£12.71 Per Hour, Increasing With Training To £14 Per Hour

6am - 3pm, Sunday-Friday + Additional Day Off Midweek

Northwich

Are you an experienced Production Operator that's looking to progress into a supervisory role at a tight-knit and friendly family-owned business?

This Food Manufacturing company supplies Fresh Produce to both small & large supermarkets as well as restaurant groups across the UK, operating a modern hydroponic farming environment to produce several thousand tonnes of goods annually.

In this role you will start off in the picking & packing department while undertaking training in various machinery and FLT operations before progressing into production line leadership. You'll then take responsibility for several Operators across one line before receiving the opportunity to take on additional direct reports.

The idea candidate will have 3+ years' experience in production operations - ideally in a FMCG environment such as Food Manufacturing - and will have a good work ethic along with flexibility to work additional hours when required.

This is a great opportunity for someone that's looking for a secure, permanent position at a stable business that can provide a well-defined progression plan.

What you'll be doing:

• Initially focusing on product packaging while undertaking training in more complex production machinery operation and team leadership
• Carrying out basic checks - metal detection, temperatures, hygiene etc
• Undertaking training in FLT operation
• Ensuring work is carried out in a safe manner & supporting with site compliance

Requirements

• Eager to learn and comfortable with hands-on work
• Previous experience in a production or manufacturing operations
• Positive and friendly attitude, capable of working well with others
• Full UK driving license

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