Bakery Supervisor (Nights)

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of production teams, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production operations. The role focuses on people management, compliance, operational control, and continuous improvement, while supporting the Production Manager in achieving business objectives.

Team Leadership & Performance

· Supervise, support, and motivate production operatives to achieve daily production targets.

· Provide coaching, mentoring, and on-the-job guidance to develop team capability and performance.

· Monitor attendance, timekeeping, and conduct, addressing issues in line with company procedures.

· Participate in staff appraisals, performance reviews, and development planning.

· Model company values and professional behaviour at all times.

Health, Safety & Environment

· Ensure all production activities are carried out safely and in compliance with health & safety regulations.

· Maintain a safe working environment, particularly around PPT, machinery, and cold storage areas.

· Challenge unsafe behaviours and escalate risks or incidents promptly.

· Take responsibility for personal health and safety and that of others within the production area.

Quality, Food Safety & Compliance

· Ensure all products meet required quality, food safety, and legal standards.

· Carry out routine quality checks and support audits and inspections as required.

· Participate in quality review meetings and implement corrective actions within own area of responsibility.

· Ensure adherence to company procedures, policies, and statutory requirements.

Operational Control & Continuous Improvement

· Support the Production Manager in delivering production plans efficiently and effectively.

· Monitor waste levels and contribute to initiatives aimed at reducing waste and improving efficiency.

· Report production issues, concerns, or deviations promptly and accurately.

· Work collaboratively with other departments (e.g. Technical, Engineering, Logistics) to support business outcomes.

Communication & Reporting

· Communicate daily priorities, performance updates, and operational changes to production teams.

· Attend operational or departmental meetings as required and feedback relevant information to teams.

· Escalate performance, quality, or staffing issues appropriately.

Cover & Flexibility

· Assume responsibility for the Production Shift Manager role when required, ensuring continuity of operations.

· Be flexible to support other sites or attend off-site meetings when necessary.

• Undertake any other reasonable duties aligned with the role and business

Essential

• Previous experience in a production or manufacturing Team Leader role, ideally within food production.
• Experience working on a BRCGS or Salsa accredited environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and manage people effectively.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to give clear instructions and feedback.
• Good emotional intelligence and ability to remain calm under pressure.

Desirable

• Food safety or health & safety qualifications.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Ability to undertake manual handling tasks.
• Comfortable working daily in cold storage conditions.

High level of alertness when working around moving machinery and PPT.