Average Production Supervisor salary in the UK

Job Title: Production Supervisor Location: Preston, Lancashire, UK (relocation assistance available) Salary: £35,000 pa negotiable dependent on experience, specifically in relation to candidates with experience in the meat / poultry processing sector. Job type: Full time, Permanent Gafoor is a fast-growing, family-owned food manufacturing business supplying major UK grocery, retail and wholesale customers from our modern, BRC-accredited facility in Preston. With 500 employees and a 24/5 operation spanning live intake through to finished product distribution, we are at a pivotal stage in our growth. We are looking for an experienced Production Supervisor with a background in FMCG or food manufacturing, ideally poultry or meat processing. About The Role: Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will oversee a team of machine minders and line leaders, ensuring the smooth running of production and the achievement of schedules to meet customer orders on time and to specification. As a people manager, you will lead, develop, train, and engage your team, ensuring high levels of performance, safety, and staff retention. You will capture and analyse data to measure performance against KPIs and OEE targets. Please note that sponsorship is not available for this role and therefore candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered. What You'll Be Responsible For: Leading a multi-cultural team to achieve production plans.Taking a hands-on approach, leading by example.Gathering, analysing, and presenting KPI and performance data.Mentoring and developing line leaders and machine minders.Managing the day-to-day people issues (absence, holidays, performance, training).Driving productivity and GMP standards across the operation.Ensuring a safe working environment in compliance with Health, Safety, and Hygiene standards.Support the introduction of new products and changing specifications. Who Will Thrive Here/What we are looking for: We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience: Ideally IOSH qualified or willing to attend training.Ideally Level 3 Food Safety qualification or willing to attend training.Proven track record in food manufacturing, preferably in poultry or meat processing.Broad knowledge of GMP and experience operating to BRC standards.Commercial outlook with excellent numerical capability.Proficient in MS Office and IT packages.Strong people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop teams.Strong organisational skills, with the ability to plan ahead and anticipate operational challenges.A clam and resilient approach to the challenges of working in a fast paced and changeable environment.Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.Professional and effective communication at all levels. What You Gain/Why Join Gafoor: Competitive salaryRelocation budget up to £5000Support to develop your career and grow with the company, including in-house and accredited qualificationsBe part of a family-oriented cultureFree parking and onsite canteen serving fresh hot meals each dayPlay a key role in delivering quality products nationwide. If you are seeking the chance to join a well-established company at an exciting stage in their growth, please click the APPLY button to send your CV in for immediate consideration. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Food Production Supervisor, Production Team Leader, Manufacturing Manager, FMCG Production Supervisor, Production Supervisor, Production Manufacturing, Manufacturing Supervisor, Poultry Food Supervisor may also be considered for this role.

Shift: A Shift Days 3's and 2's 6am - 6pmPay Rate: £14.56 per hourWhy Greencore?We're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 13,300 talented colleagues across 16 manufacturing sites and 17 distribution depots throughout the UK. Together, we bring delicious food to life, from sandwiches, and sushi to cooking sauces, pickles, and ready meals. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve revenues of £1.95bn. Our extensive direct-to-store (DTS) network, with 17 depots nationwide, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring our customers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.We're a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK and our purpose is to make every day taste better. We're sure you've tried our products because we supply food for the all the major supermarkets in the UK!Here in Boston, we employ around 400 colleagues and produce ready to eat salads, prepared vegetables and snacks for many of the major retailers such as Coop, Boots, Greggs, Costco, Spar and BOL.What you'll be doing:To coordinate and supervise production line activities to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality output in line with production plans, food safety standards, and company policies.Key Responsibilities:Supervise day-to-day activities on the production lineCoordinate staff deployment to meet production targets and KPIsEnsure all team members follow health, safety, hygiene, and food safety proceduresMonitor product quality and ensure compliance with specificationsCarry out line start-up checks and ensure correct set-up and changeoversIdentify and resolve minor production issues, escalating where necessaryComplete production paperwork, reports, and system entries accuratelySupport training, coaching, and development of line operativesManage performance, attendance, and timekeeping on the linePromote a positive team culture and high standards of housekeepingCommunicate effectively with engineering, technical, and warehouse teamsWhat we're looking for:Supervisory experienceUnderstand how to maintain a team within a manufacturing environmentFood or wider FMCG Manufacturing Experience is desirableGood level of English & MathsBasic understanding of Health & Safety and Food HygieneAbility to work unsupervised.What you'll get in return:Competitive salary and job-related benefitsHolidaysPensionCycle to Work schemeEmployee appreciation eventsCompany share save schemeGreencore QualificationsExclusive Greencore employee discount platformOnsite canteen serving hot food Day & NightOnsite staff shop (Great discounts)Free onsite car parkThroughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.

Role: Production Supervisor / Assistant Production Manager Location: Rugby, Warwickshire Salary: £28,000 - £34,000 (Negotiable) Monday -Thursday 7am - 4.00pm Friday 7am - 2.30pm Great Working Environment!! We are recruiting a Production Supervisor / Assistant Product Manager for a large production facility on the outskrits of Rugby. We are preferably looking for someone who is experience working in a similar production environment however training will be provided. Are you are Production Supervisor looking to step up into a Production Management position? Or perhaps an ambitious Production Operative, Sawmill Operative and Production Assistant looking to make a step up? Then APPLY NOW!! Timber Packaging. You will mainly be preparing and fabricating timber packaging - casettes, timber cases, pallets etc ready for dispatch to the customer base. As part of the management team, you will be responsible for the production as well as goods in / out, procurement, supply chain and health & safety. Work as part of a team - a team of 15 and growing.Part of the Production Management team, reporting into a Senior Production ManagerOverseeing a team of production operatives using a range of timber / wood saws.Demonstrate safe use of machinery and hand toolsMeet production requirements in terms of quality, accuracy and safety.Compliance with all the company policies and proceduresEnsure Health and Safety is adhered to at all timesInvolved in procurement and supply chainLogisitics and goods in / goods out.All training will be provided. This full time and permanent role can provide an excellent foundation for a successful career whilst supplying a competitive salary. This is large operation with plenty of opportunity to progress. **PROACTIVE**RELIABLE**DEDICATED**ENTHUSIASTIC** #INDM