Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor – Food Manufacturing

We are currently recruiting for a Production Supervisor to join a growing food manufacturer based in East Lincolnshire.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the production floor, supporting Line Leaders and Production Operatives while helping the site improve output, efficiency and overall performance.

The business is continuing to grow and is looking for someone who can bring strong people-management skills, take ownership of the shift and help drive improvements across production.

The role

• Oversee daily production activity and workflow
• Support and manage Line Leaders, Technicians and Production Operatives
• Ensure production targets and schedules are achieved
• Monitor labour performance, output and efficiency
• Coach and develop team members
• Work closely with Engineering and Maintenance to reduce downtime
• Help improve waste, productivity and production processes
• Maintain strong quality and health & safety standards
• Complete daily production reporting
• Work alongside Quality, Planning, Warehouse, Engineering and other site functions

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience within production or manufacturing
• Experience leading or supervising a team
• Strong people-management and communication skills
• Comfortable working to production KPIs and targets
• Good problem-solving skills
• Experience improving efficiency, waste or downtime would be beneficial
• Knowledge of Lean, Continuous Improvement or Six Sigma would be advantageous
• Food manufacturing experience would be useful, although strong candidates from other manufacturing environments will also be considered

Hours

Mon-Fri 7am-7pm (Although this is normally 5pm).

There are no weekends or backshift work, you get bank holidays and a 2 week Christmas shutdown.

Package

• £16.00–£16.56 per hour
• Permanent, full-time position
• Holidays 20 + 8
• Company pension
• Free on-site parking
• Canteen
• Good opportunity for progression within a growing business

This would suit an experienced Production Supervisor, Production Team Leader, Line Leader or Manufacturing Team Leader who is looking for more responsibility and the opportunity to make an impact on site.