Job Role: Production Supervisor - Food
Salary: 36,500
Location: Wrexham
Type: Full Time / Permanent
Overview:
Everest People Solutions are recruiting for a skilled Production Supervisor on behalf of a leading food processor. As production supervisor you will manage production operations within a slaughter facility. This role ensures operational efficiency, compliance with safety and quality standards, and the achievement of company KPIs.
Key Responsibilities for the Production Supervisor
- Lead and manage the production team, ensuring efficient performance and compliance with quality standards.
- Train and develop staff, conduct performance reviews, and manage attendance and holiday planning.
- Oversee cutting, processing, and packaging teams to ensure smooth operations, minimize downtime, and improve efficiency.
- Monitor KPIs, track performance, and optimize labor, yield, and production costs.
- Ensure product traceability, GMP compliance, and adherence to food safety and quality standards.
- Maintain personal hygiene standards and ensure proper training on critical control points.
- Enforce health and safety regulations, report incidents, and drive initiatives to reduce accidents.
- Ensure the team follows protective equipment protocols and safety systems.
- Drive process optimization and lean initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
- Assist with production projects and ensure the highest standards of bird welfare.
Essential Requirements for the Production Supervisor
- Supervisory experience in a slaughter or FMCG environment.
- Knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards, and production processes.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Mechanical aptitude and experience with process improvements.
- Food hygiene and health & safety qualifications.