Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor – Night Shift
Birmingham, B18 5AY | £34,000 per annum, DOE

Our client is a well-established and award-winning UK food manufacturer with over 30 years of heritage, specialising in high-quality frozen food products distributed nationwide. Known for combining traditional recipes with modern production techniques, they're now looking for an experienced Production Supervisor to join their Birmingham site on a permanent, full-time night shift basis.

About the Role

As Production Supervisor, you'll oversee production and dispatch operations from start to finish on the night shift, leading a team of Team Leaders and operatives to deliver high-quality product safely, efficiently, and on time. You'll play a key role in maintaining hygiene, compliance, and BRC audit standards, while driving continuous improvement across the site.

Key Responsibilities

Team Management

• Motivate and direct Team Leaders to produce, pack, and maintain quality-based product
• Supervise all aspects of Team Leaders' work and allocate resources as needed
• Manage production and dispatch operations across the full product lifecycle
• Plan staff cover to ensure sufficient resource in all areas at all times
• Step in on operational duties to meet deadlines or cover staff absence
• Build effective working relationships across your team, management, and other departments

Compliance & Quality

• Manage site hygiene functions and ensure cleaning schedules are followed
• Monitor and maintain finished product quality
• Implement and monitor policies and procedures for BRC audit compliance
• Work with the Production and Technical Managers on production and technical matters
• Handle employee conduct issues at the initial stage
• Review training needs and effectiveness
• Ensure Health & Safety policies are adhered to via regular checks

Operational Efficiency

• Ensure correct equipment usage and safety equipment across all areas (filling, baking, packing, etc.)
• Maintain stock of materials and appropriate storage
• Liaise with other departments to resolve issues
• Ensure all production paperwork is completed and recorded accurately
• Identify hazards and evaluate workplace risks

Performance & Quality Control

• Check product specification accuracy and material/print quality through to final check and despatch
• Review and recommend improvements for smooth departmental running
• Work with Senior Management to review team and individual performance
• Carry out and verify Quality Control procedure sheets, accurately recording waste and downtime

What We're Looking For

Previous experience as a Production Supervisor in food or manufacturing

Food Science-related degree, or 3+ years' supervisory experience

HACCP Level 3 qualification

Mechanically minded, with experience working with machinery

Previous experience in a team management position

Strong leadership and staff management skills

Experience working in a food manufacturing environment

Comfortable working under own initiative in a busy environment

Good computer literacy (Word, Excel, Access, Sage 50)

Desirable

Experience managing a bakery/pastry facility

Knowledge of BRC internal audits, GMPs, and KPIs

Experience driving quality and continuous improvement

What's on Offer

Salary: £34,000 per annum, DOE

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Hours: 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday, night shift (9.30pm–5.30am)

24 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Pension scheme contributions

Staff discounts on the company's food range

Staff Tester Card – exclusive discounts on food, clothing, cinema tickets, and retailers including TK Maxx and McDonald's

Free on-site parking and EV charging

Learning, development, and career progression opportunities

A supportive, inclusive culture within a passionate, innovative team