Production Supervisor
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Location: Derby
Department: Portion
Shift: Monday - Friday 16.00-01.00
Salary: £31,761.60 per annum, £15.27 per hour
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Production Supervisor to join our Portion Department in Derby. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive leader with a strong production background to supervise daily operations, drive performance, and ensure the highest standards of quality, food safety, and efficiency.
The successful candidate will lead and support production teams, coordinate resources, monitor performance, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining a strong focus on yield, product quality, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Production Manager in delivering a high-quality production service.
Drive performance with a strong focus on yield, giveaway reduction, and productivity.
Lead, motivate, and develop production teams to achieve departmental KPIs.
Conduct training, performance reviews, and support disciplinary processes where required.
Monitor team morale and take proactive steps to address issues and improve engagement.
Organise labour and resources to meet production, quality, and efficiency targets.
Monitor hourly production performance and implement corrective actions where necessary.
Ensure all processes are followed and audited to maintain operational standards.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational efficiencies.
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH, Food Safety, and Hygiene standards at all times.
Skills and Experience Required
Previous supervisory experience within a food production or manufacturing environment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
Calm, organised, and able to work effectively under pressure.
Self-motivated with the ability to motivate and develop others.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
IT literate and comfortable using production systems.
Structured and disciplined approach to procedures and processes.
Knowledge of Marel and TVI portioning machinery would be advantageous.
Level 3 Food Hygiene and Health & Safety qualifications are desirable. What We're Looking For
We are looking for a hands-on supervisor who can lead by example, build strong working relationships, and continuously drive improvements across the department. You'll be passionate about people management, operational excellence, and delivering results in a fast-paced production environment. xgikmsk
If you have the leadership skills, production experience, and drive to succeed, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to become part of a growing and dynamic production team or call Gi Group Derby for more information on (phone number removed)
Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.
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Production Supervisor in Derby employer: Gi Group
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