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

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