Lead Supervisor

Job Title: Lead Supervisor – Food Production Location: Cullompton Salary: £36,000 – £39,000 per annum Working Hours: 5 days out of 7 (including weekend working on a rota basis) Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent About the Role: We are currently seeking an experienced Lead Supervisor to join a busy and fast-paced food production facility specialising in sandwich manufacturing. This is a hands-on leadership role, responsible for overseeing a team of up to 20 production operatives to ensure smooth day-to-day operations, high-quality output, and strict adherence to food safety standards. The successful Lead Supervisor will bring strong supervisory experience from within a food production or FMCG environment, excellent organisational skills, and a proactive, team-focused approach to managing people and performance. Key Responsibilities: Lead and supervise a team of approximately 20 food production operatives on shift Ensure all production targets are met in line with quality, safety, and efficiency standards Oversee the preparation and assembly of sandwiches to specification and volume Monitor and enforce compliance with food safety and hygiene standards (e.g., HACCP, BRC) Train, support, and motivate staff to achieve high performance and consistent output Carry out regular line checks, audits, and quality control inspections Manage shift handovers, staff rotas, and production planning Liaise with other departments including Quality, Technical, and Logistics Report on shift performance, highlight issues, and implement continuous improvement initiatives About You: Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment Strong working knowledge of food safety , hygiene, and compliance standards (e.g., HACCP, BRC) Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team Comfortable working in a chilled food environment and meeting production targets Excellent communication and organisational skills Flexible to work weekends as part of a rota Benefits: Competitive salary (£36,000 – £39,000 per annum) Opportunities for progression and development Supportive and team-focused working environment

Location: Cullompton, UK, GB

Posted Date: 9/6/2025