Production Supervisor in Chatteris

I am looking for an experienced Production Supervisor to lead and manage a production shift within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for delivering a safe, efficient, and high-quality operation while ensuring production targets and KPIs are consistently met.

This is a key leadership role where you will manage Line Leaders, drive performance, promote a strong food safety culture, and ensure compliance with all company, customer, and legal standards. You will also step up for the Production Manager when required and play an active role in supporting the wider site operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the production shift to ensure safe, efficient operations
• Deliver the daily production plan, maximising efficiency and minimising downtime
• Monitor and drive KPIs, investigating and addressing any performance issues
• Manage Line Leaders and the wider production team, providing coaching, feedback, and support
• Ensure all products meet food safety, quality, specification and customer requirements
• Manage non-conforming production, rework, and corrective actions
• Plan labour effectively, including agency requirements
• Ensure correct and compliant labels are available for all production runs
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, housekeeping and GMP across the shift
• Keep the factory audit-ready at all times, ensuring systems and paperwork are accurate and up to date
• Lead by example on health & safety and actively promote a positive food safety culture
• Communicate effectively with internal teams including QA, Technical, Supply Chain and Engineering

Skills / Requirements

• Previous experience as a supervisor within this environment
• Strong people management and leadership skills
• Food Safety Level 2 qualification
• Health & Safety Level 2 qualification
• COSHH Level 2 qualification
• Good IT skills (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Personal Attributes

• A confident leader who leads by example
• Strong communicator with the ability to motivate and engage teams
• Goal-oriented with excellent attention to detail
• Adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities
• Positive, proactive and self-driven approach
• Strong values around integrity, respect and teamwork

Hours & Pay

• The shift pattern is 4 on 4 off
• £36,000 per annum