Production Supervisor - Level 4 in Cannock, Staffordshire
Posted by The Butchers Recruiter
£31,500 – £36,000 a year
Cannock · Permanent
You'll join an established, growing food manufacturing business where you'll lead other supervisors, improve operational performance and take ownership of production standards. This is a genuine stepping stone towards Production Management, giving you the opportunity to develop your leadership skills while making a measurable difference.
What’s in it for you
- Basic salary of £31,500, with earnings exceeding £36,000 through additional hours.
- Overtime paid after 45 hours.
- Monday to Friday day shifts, keeping your weekends free.
- Permanent position within an established, growing food manufacturing business.
- Clear opportunity to develop towards a Production Manager position.
- Genuine responsibility for driving improvements across production, people and performance.
Your responsibilities as Production Supervisor
- Lead and develop production teams and other supervisors, managing performance, training, attendance and succession planning.
- Drive operational efficiency by monitoring OEE, production KPIs, labour utilisation and output against targets.
- Analyse production data using Power BI and Redzone to identify improvements in yield, waste, downtime and productivity.
- Oversee production schedules, changeovers and line performance, ensuring targets are achieved and lost production time is recovered.
- Maintain high standards of food safety, GMP, quality and health and safety, investigating issues and implementing corrective actions.
- Lead continuous improvement projects, team briefings and performance reviews, creating a culture of accountability and measurable results.
What we’re looking for in a Production Supervisor
- Previous supervisory experience within food manufacturing, including managing production teams and other supervisors.
- Strong understanding of food safety, GMP, HACCP and quality standards within a fast-paced production environment.
- Experience managing OEE, production KPIs, waste reduction, yield and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Experience using production reporting systems and analysing performance data, ideally including Power BI and Redzone.
- Proven experience in workforce planning, performance management, production scheduling and developing operational teams.
Working hours: Monday to Friday, day shifts. Overtime paid after 45 hours.
If you're ready to take greater ownership of production performance and develop towards a management position, apply today for this Production Supervisor opportunity.
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