Team Leader

Production Supervisor

Location: HungerfordSalary: £33,500 per annumHours: 14:00-22:00, Monday to Friday

Reporting To

Cereal Plant Production Manager

Role Overview

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the cereal production plant, ensuring efficient, safe, and high-quality production. This includes leading and supervising the production team, operating and monitoring key equipment, and maintaining full compliance with food safety, quality, and legal standards. The role requires a hands-on approach and a strong focus on continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Organise and coordinate the daily activities of cereal plant operators.
• Lead and supervise all aspects of cereal plant production, ensuring smooth operation of production equipment including, but not limited to, extruders and syrup coating systems.
• Prepare production mixes using various equipment, including checking, weighing, and mixing dry and wet ingredients.
• Operate and monitor production machinery such as extruders, conditioners, flaking mills, toasters, and associated equipment.
• Carry out in-process quality checks, including bulk density and Brix measurements.
• Manage raw material usage and stock control in line with FIFO principles.
• Conduct final product inspections to ensure specification and quality standards are met.
• Complete all production, quality, and technical documentation accurately, ensuring full traceability.
• Ensure all department workspaces are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene, in compliance with BRC and food safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and complete all documentation relevant to the role.
• Provide cover for the Production Manager when required.
• Support a safe working environment through compliance with relevant UK legislation, health and safety standards, and company procedures.
• Undertake additional duties as required to support operational needs.

Person Specification

Essential

• Sound general education.
• Experience managing or supervising a team.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead and motivate others.
• A collaborative, team-focused approach.
• Adaptable and flexible, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of MRP systems.
• Awareness of health and safety requirements within a manufacturing environment.

Desirable

• HACCP training.
• Health and Safety certification.
• Experience working with extrusion systems.
• Forklift truck qualification.
• First Aid certification.