Operations Supervisor

Operations Supervisor

About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced Operations Supervisor. In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll oversee daily operations, lead and motivate your team, and deputise for the Operations Manager when required. You’ll play a key part in achieving production targets while ensuring safety, quality, and compliance standards are always met.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion health & safety, ensuring compliance with regulations, procedures, and audits.

• Lead by example, fostering a positive, safe, and inclusive team culture.

• Achieve daily production KPIs, maintaining efficiency and minimising downtime.

• Oversee resources, stock management, and dispatch operations.

• Maintain quality standards, supporting audits and compliance requirements.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve processes.

• Manage staffing levels, inductions, training, and performance reviews.

• Contribute to environmental and sustainability programmes.

• Provide accurate operational reporting and support contingency planning.

What We’re Looking For
Essential:

• Experience in FMCG or a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Proven leadership/supervisory experience in production or operations.

• Strong organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Food Hygiene Level 2 and IOSH Working Safely (or willingness to obtain).

Desirable:

• FLT Counterbalance licence.

• IOSH Managing Safely, HACCP Level 2, or First Aid at Work.

• Experience supporting external audits (e.g., BRC, ISO).

• ILM or similar leadership training.