Hays
Production Supervisor
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Your new company
A well-established and growing food production business is seeking an experienced Production Line Supervisor to join its operations team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment where quality, efficiency and teamwork are key to continued success.
Your new role
As Production Line Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of a busy production line, ensuring production targets, quality standards and health & safety requirements are consistently achieved. You will lead and motivate a team of operatives, providing guidance and support to maximise productivity. While this is a supervisory role, you may also be required to work hands-on within the production process when required.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise the efficient running of a busy production line.
- Manage, lead and motivate a team of production operatives.
- Ensure production targets and quality standards are met.
- Monitor compliance with Health & Safety and Food Safety procedures.
- Provide support, training and guidance to team members.
- Assist on the production line as required.
- Liaise with management to ensure smooth production operations.
- Identify and resolve operational issues promptly.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
What you'll need to succeed
Essential Criteria
- Previous supervisory or team leader experience within a manufacturing, food production or similar environment.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production setting.
- Flexible approach and willingness to work on the production line when required.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Desirable Criteria
- Forklift licence.
- Pallet truck licence.
- Basic Food Hygiene Level 2 Certificate.
What you'll get in return
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
- Generous overtime rate paid for additional hours worked.
- Monday to Friday working pattern.
- 25 days annual leave plus 3 statutory holidays.
- Full on-the-job training and development.
- Opportunity to join a successful and expanding business with long-term career prospects.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills