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