Production Supervisor Night Shift
Birmingham, B18 5AY £34,000 per annum, DOE
Our client is a well-established and award-winning UK food manufacturer with over 30 years of heritage, specialising in high-quality frozen food products distributed nationwide. Known for combining traditional recipes with modern production techniques, they're now looking for an experienced Production Supervisor to join their Birmingham site on a permanent, full-time night shift basis.
About the Role
As Production Supervisor, you'll oversee production and dispatch operations from start to finish on the night shift, leading a team of Team Leaders and operatives to deliver high-quality product safely, efficiently, and on time. You'll play a key role in maintaining hygiene, compliance, and BRC audit standards, while driving continuous improvement across the site.
Key Responsibilities
Team Management
- Motivate and direct Team Leaders to produce, pack, and maintain quality-based product
- Supervise all aspects of Team Leaders' work and allocate resources as needed
- Manage production and dispatch operations across the full product lifecycle
- Plan staff cover to ensure sufficient resource in all areas at all times
- Step in on operational duties to meet deadlines or cover staff absence
- Build effective working relationships across your team, management, and other departments
Compliance & Quality
- Manage site hygiene functions and ensure cleaning schedules are followed
- Monitor and maintain finished product quality
- Implement and monitor policies and procedures for BRC audit compliance
- Work with the Production and Technical Managers on production and technical matters
- Handle employee conduct issues at the initial stage
- Review training needs and effectiveness
- Ensure Health & Safety policies are adhered to via regular checks
Operational Efficiency
- Ensure correct equipment usage and safety equipment across all areas (filling, baking, packing, etc.)
- Maintain stock of materials and appropriate storage
- Liaise with other departments to resolve issues
- Ensure all production paperwork is completed and recorded accurately
- Identify hazards and evaluate workplace risks
Performance & Quality Control
- Check product specification accuracy and material/print quality through to final check and despatch
- Review and recommend improvements for smooth departmental running
- Work with Senior Management to review team and individual performance
- Carry out and verify Quality Control procedure sheets, accurately recording waste and downtime
What We're Looking For
Previous experience as a Production Supervisor in food or manufacturing
Food Science-related degree, or 3+ years' supervisory experience
HACCP Level 3 qualification
Mechanically minded, with experience working with machinery
Previous experience in a team management position
Strong leadership and staff management skills
Experience working in a food manufacturing environment
Comfortable working under own initiative in a busy environment
Good computer literacy (Word, Excel, Access, Sage 50)
Desirable
Experience managing a bakery/pastry facility
Knowledge of BRC internal audits, GMPs, and KPIs
Experience driving quality and continuous improvement
What's on Offer
Salary: £34,000 per annum, DOE
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Hours: 40 hours/week, Monday Friday, night shift (9.30pm 5.30am)
24 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
Pension scheme contributions
Staff discounts on the company's food range
Staff Tester Card exclusive discounts on food, clothing, cinema tickets, and retailers including TK Maxx and McDonald's
Free on-site parking and EV charging
Learning, development, and career progression opportunities
A supportive, inclusive culture within a passionate, innovative team
