Production Supervisor (Brighter Foods) - THG Manufacturing

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Production Supervisor to join our manufacturing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys developing high-performing teams.

As a Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for leading a team of Production and Technical Operatives, ensuring the safe, efficient, and smooth operation of production lines. You'll play a key role in driving performance, maintaining exceptional quality and hygiene standards, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• Champion a strong culture of Health & Safety, ensuring the wellbeing of yourself and your team at all times.
• Lead daily shift briefs, clearly communicating production plans, objectives, and expectations.
• Drive operational performance, ensuring production targets and key KPIs are consistently achieved.
• Promote a "right first time" culture, focusing on quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure all quality, safety, and hygiene checks are completed accurately and to the required standards.
• Carry out daily machine safety inspections and proactively address any potential issues.
• Manage labour resources effectively to maximise productivity and reduce downtime.
• Support waste reduction initiatives and ensure compliance with waste management procedures.
• Lead shift changeovers and deliver thorough handovers to ensure operational continuity.
• Coach, motivate, and develop team members, building a highly engaged and effective workforce.
• Support and contribute to continuous improvement projects across the wider operation.
• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) within your area of responsibility.
• Develop a strong understanding of the end-to-end supply chain and how production performance impacts the wider business.
• Support the delivery of THG's strategic objectives through strong leadership and operational excellence.

• Previous experience leading or supervising a team within a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong organisational skills with experience managing performance against KPIs and objectives.
• Sound knowledge of Health & Safety, Food Safety, Hygiene, and HR procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• A proactive and solutions-focused mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining exceptional standards.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Good IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Flexible, adaptable, and willing to go the extra mile when required.
• Self-motivated, eager to learn, and passionate about developing both yourself and your team.