Production Supervisor

Bristol, Bristol
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Hours: 12.30-21.30
REPORTING TO:
Production Manager
REGULAR COMMUNICATION
INTERNAL
EXTERNAL
High Risk Production Staff
Production Manager
Technical Team
H&S & Hygiene Manager
Supply Chain Team
Labour Providers (Agency)
OCCASIONAL COMMUNICATION
INTERNAL
People & Planet Team
Engineering Team
EXTERNAL
Auditors (Food-safety)
HSE
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
(WHY DOES THE JOB EXIST?)
First line Supervisor responsible for leading teams in the High Risk & Despatch areas to produce outstanding quality food; ensuring compliance with standards and policies while always pursuing and promoting continuous improvement.
RESOURCES YOU ARE DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR
(e.g. STAFF, EQUIPMENT, £’s etc.)
People
* Machinery/ Equipment, including but not limited to:
* Kliklok packing machine
* Critical Control Point equipment e.g. metal detector, ovens, chillers, fridges etc.
* APC/DPD packing line
* Wholesale box packing line
* Dispatch area
* Sundry equipment including racks, trays and packaging etc.
Main Duties
Responsible for the traceability of the products within your area (use of raw material, semi-finished goods and waste)
Report to the Production Manager and other stakeholders on results and issues in the area
Schedule and organise staffing to deliver on planned production volumes
Responsible for the operational performance in the area by ensuring the production plan is attained in the time and costs targets while maintaining high quality standards
Motivate and develop team members to ensure processes are followed and maximise performance
Ensuring a safe working environment for all
Key Accountabilities:
* Health and Safety & Hygiene
* Product Quality & Food Safety
* BRC Accreditation
* Manufacturing
* Cost Control
* Staff / Human Resources
* Production Records and Paperwork
* Projects
* Communication
* Training
Key Skills:
* Ability to lead & motivate teams.
* Clear written skills.
* Good verbal communications skills at all levels of the business.
* To have good understanding of the manufacturing process & performance in terms of efficiency, quality, materials & equipment.
* Ability to solve problems, offer solutions and identify improvements
* Flexibility in approach to meet work demands – including working hours
Our Referral Incentive:
Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from us you have not been shortlisted for this role. Please continue to check our website for any other roles which may be of interest.
We offer a £500 referral if you introduce someone we place - see our website for details
We regret that this client is not prepared to sponsor work permit or work permit transfer applications. Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK

Job Info
CV-Library logo
Job Title:
Production Supervisor
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
Bristol, Bristol
Salary:
Competitive
Posted:
Dec 17th 2025
Closes:
Jan 17th 2026
Sector:
Manufacturing & Surveying
Contract:
Contract
Hours:
Full Time
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