Food Production Operations Supervisor

PR O-Pak Foods Ltd; Malton; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Malton is seeking a dynamic Production Operations Supervisor to lead a team in a fast-paced environment. This role involves motivating a diverse team, ensuring production targets are met, and driving improvements through effective coaching and training. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience, relevant qualifications, and a passion for efficient operations. With a competitive salary, benefits include holiday options, training opportunities, and employee support programs.

Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Employee support services

Training and competency framework

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a supervisor managing a team of at least 20.
• Experience implementing changes to improve manufacturing standards.
• Ability to handle fast-paced working conditions effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the production team to achieve goals.
• Monitor and manage production KPIs such as quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with different departments to resolve issues quickly.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Lean manufacturing

Coaching and mentoring

Health and Safety knowledge

Efficiency improvement

Education

L3 Food and Drink Technical Operator Qualification

HACCP Level 3

Food Safety Level 3

Health and Safety Level 3

Tools

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Manufacturing Work Order Management Systems

Job description

Food Production Operations Supervisor

Malton

Salary: £38,000

Monday to Friday 05:30-14:00/13:45-22:15 rotating weekly

Are you ready to take charge and drive results on the production floor?

Pro-Pak Foods is a major supplier of delicious ready meals to many of the UK’s leading supermarkets and convenience stores. Our chefs work with our customers and have created a menu of more than 200 quality meals.

We’re looking for a dynamic, hands‑on Production Operations Supervisor to lead frontline operations, optimise production flow and energise the team to exceed performance targets. This isn’t just another supervisory role - it’s a chance to make real impact in a fast‑paced, high‑output environment where leadership matters every single day.

Production Operations Supervisor role responsibilities include:

• Leading and motivating your team of production operatives and cell leader to meet daily production goals.
• Monitoring and managing production KPIs - quality, output, safety and efficiency.
• Collaborating with Maintenance, Quality and Engineering teams to resolve issues fast.
• Drive improvements through lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.
• Coach, train and develop your team members - building a high‑performance culture.
• Ensuring compliance with all safety, health and environmental standards.

Desired knowledge, skills and experience required:

• L3 Food and Drink Technical Operator Qualification or equivalent experience.
• Can evidence supervisor experience (minimum team size of 20).
• Proven experience of change implementation where manufacturing standards are improved.
• Experience of MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems).
• Experience of Manufacturing Work Order Management Systems.
• HACCP Level 3 and Food Safety Level 3 qualified.
• Health and Safety Level 3 qualified.
• Experience of coaching and mentoring a team to deliver results.
• Excels in a fast paced environment.

What we can offer you:

• Salary £38,000
• 33 days’ holiday, including bank holidays, with an option to buy up to 5 extra days.
• Access to GroceryAid providing emotional, practical and financial support.
• Benefits and recognition hub - including amazing colleague discounts.
• Supervisor Competency Framework Training plan.

If this sounds like the role for you, please get in touch! To apply please send a covering letter and up‑to‑date CV.