via Indeed · 14 September 2026 ·5 days ago

Production Supervisor/Manager

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York Full-time
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Production Team Leader

Job Type: Permanent, Full\-Time
Location: On\-site

Weekend working included as part of the Rota which means you will have 2 days of your choice off in the week.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Production Team Leader to join a busy and growing food manufacturing operation.

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will lead a team of production operatives, ensuring daily production plans are achieved while maintaining high standards of quality, food safety, hygiene and health \& safety.

This is a hands\-on leadership position suited to someone who enjoys being on the shop floor, supporting their team and finding ways to improve production performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, motivate and organise production operatives to achieve daily targets.

  • Allocate staff and resources according to production requirements.

  • Ensure products are manufactured and packed to customer and quality specifications.

  • Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, GMP and health \& safety.

  • Monitor production performance, downtime and waste, identifying areas for improvement.

  • Complete production records, quality documentation and operational reports accurately.

  • Carry out routine production and equipment checks.

  • Escalate equipment faults, quality issues and production concerns promptly.

  • Support continuous improvement and process optimisation across the department.

  • Train, coach and support new and existing team members.

  • Manage team performance and encourage a positive working environment.

  • Lead by example and maintain high standards across the production area.

  • Provide supervisory support during periods of management absence.
About You

You will ideally have:

  • Previous experience as a Production Team Leader, Production Supervisor or Shift Supervisor within manufacturing or food production.

  • Strong leadership and people management skills.

  • Excellent communication and organisational abilities.

  • Good numerical and computer skills.

  • The ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.

  • Strong problem\-solving skills and attention to detail.

  • A flexible approach to working hours and changing production requirements.
Desirable Experience
  • FMCG or food manufacturing experience.

  • Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement knowledge.

  • HACCP or food safety experience.

  • Experience working with production KPIs and performance targets.
Qualifications

Essential:

  • GCSEs, NVQ, Diploma or equivalent.

  • Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, or willingness to obtain one.
Desirable:
  • HACCP qualification.

  • Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate.

  • Qualification in Manufacturing, Food Science, Engineering or a related discipline.
Working Hours
  • 40 hours per week.

  • Shift pattern across five days.

  • Weekend working included as part of the rota.

  • Flexibility required during seasonal peaks and periods of increased production demand.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary.

  • Enhanced overtime opportunities.

  • Company pension.

  • Generous annual leave.

  • Ongoing training and development.

  • Free on\-site parking.

  • Employee wellbeing programme.

  • Company uniform provided.

  • Long\-term career progression.

  • Employee discount.

  • Company canteen.

  • Company sick pay.
About the Company

Join an established and growing food manufacturing business supplying quality products to major retailers and commercial customers across the UK.

The business places a strong emphasis on quality, food safety, operational excellence and continuous improvement, offering a supportive environment where ambitious production professionals can develop their careers.

Pay: £45,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Canteen

  • Company events

  • Company pension

  • Discounted or free food

  • Free parking

  • On\-site parking
Work Location: In person

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