Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor – Food Manufacturing Manchester Area | c.£37,500 (paid at £17.86 per hour) | Monday-Friday | 6:00am-2:30pm If you're an experienced Production Supervisor looking for a business where your leadership genuinely makes an impact, this is an opportunity to join a growing food manufacturer investing in both its people and its operation. Following a period of positive change, the business has secured new customers, strengthened its leadership team, and is continuing to invest in its manufacturing capability. As a result, they're looking for a confident Production Supervisor who can lead from the front, develop high-performing teams, and drive operational excellence. This is a highly visible role where you'll have the autonomy to influence performance, improve standards, and play a key part in the site's continued growth. The Role You'll be responsible for leading a team of around 20-30 colleagues, ensuring production targets are achieved safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. Key responsibilities include: Leading, coaching and developing a high-performing production team Driving KPIs including OEE, labour efficiency, waste reduction, plan attainment and line performance Ensuring compliance with food safety, HACCP, GMP and quality standards Supporting customer audits, product launches and continuous improvement initiatives Identifying opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency and operational performance Managing performance, attendance and employee development while creating a positive team culture About You We're looking for someone who enjoys leading people, thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and takes pride in delivering high standards. You'll ideally have: Previous supervisory experience within food manufacturing Experience managing sizeable production teams in a high-volume environment Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP and food safety requirements A track record of improving performance and driving operational KPIs Excellent communication, organisation and people management skills A proactive, hands-on approach with a continuous improvement mindset Desirable qualifications include Level 3 Food Safety, HACCP certification, IOSH or an NVQ in Food Manufacturing, although these aren't essential. What's on Offer Opportunity to join a growing, forward-thinking food manufacturer A genuine chance to influence performance and develop your career within a business that values strong leadership If you're ready to step into a role where you'll have real ownership, visibility and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential conversation