Production Supervisor (s) - Food Manufacturing

Gafoor; Preston; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic family-owned food manufacturing company in Preston is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee operations and lead a multi-cultural team. You will ensure production schedules are met, maintain GMP compliance, and foster a positive work environment. Ideal candidates have experience in food manufacturing and strong leadership skills, with relevant qualifications in food safety. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to grow with the company.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in food manufacturing, ideally poultry or meat processing.
• Experience with GMP and BRC standards.
• Strong management skills with a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production operations ensuring schedules are met.
• Mentor and develop line leaders and machine minders.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and hygiene standards.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Problem-solving

GMP knowledge

Numerical capability

Education

IOSH qualification

Level 3 Food Safety qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Production Supervisor (s) - Food Manufacturing

Join Gafoor Ltd, a dynamic family‑owned business in Preston with a modern BRC accredited facility, as a Production Supervisor in food manufacturing.

Base Pay Range

Job Title: Production Supervisor (s)
Location: Preston, Lancashire, UK
Salary: Circa £35,000 pa (dependent on experience)
Job type: Full time, Permanent
2 shift rotation: Circa 6am–4pm, 1pm–11pm

About the Role

Reporting to a Production Manager, you will oversee a number of machine minders and line leaders across specific areas and processes within the factory. The overall focus of the role will be to ensure the smooth running of operations, ensuring production schedules are achieved to fulfil customer orders on time and to the correct specification. As a people manager you will engage, manage, develop, train and lead your team to ensure good levels of engagement and staff retention, and that the operation is efficient, safe and fully compliant with all GMP and food safety standards. You will capture data to measure the team's performance against KPI’s and OEE targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve production plans and lead a multi‑cultural team with a hands‑on approach to all aspects of the department.
• Lead by example, gather, analyse and present KPI data relating to the team's performance.
• Develop internal relationships to inspire trust and confidence in the team's capabilities.
• Mentor and develop line leaders and machine minders.
• Manage day‑to‑day departmental people issues in relation to absence, holidays, performance and training.
• Drive productivity and GMP standards throughout the operation.
• Ensure a safe working environment by adhering to Health, Safety and hygiene standards.
• Support the introduction of new products and changing specifications in line with customer requirements.
• Work collaboratively with the Technical and Engineering departments.

About You

• Ideally IOSH qualified or willing to attend training.
• Ideally Level 3 Food Safety qualification or willing to attend training.
• A can‑do attitude with a professional and effective communication style at all levels.
• Proven track record in food manufacturing, preferably poultry/meat processing.
• Broad knowledge of GMP and experience operating to BRC standards.
• Commercial outlook with excellent numerical capability.
• Proficient in all MS Office IT packages.
• Good people management skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making.

If you are seeking a chance to join a well‑established company at an exciting stage of its growth, please click the APPLY button to send your CV for immediate consideration.

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles such as Food Production Supervisor, Production Planner, Production Team Leader, Manufacturing Manager, FMCG Production Manager, QA Manager, Manufacturing Supervisor or Food Preparation Operative may also be considered for this role.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing