Production Supervisor - Day & Night Shifts Available
If you're looking for a role where you can rise to the occasion, lead a brilliant team, and help produce products people enjoy every day, this could be the perfect next step. We're searching for passionate Production Supervisors to join our growing bakery operation, supporting the delivery of high‑quality products and keeping our production lines running smoothly.
This is a hands‑on leadership role where you'll guide and develop a team of Operatives, maintain high standards, and help shape a positive, safe, and productive working environment.
Shift Patterns & Salaries
We're recruiting for two different shift patterns, both offering a fantastic work-life balance thanks to a 4 on / 3 off structure.
Day Shift - 1 Vacancy
1. Wednesday - Saturday
2. 6am - 6pm
3. £35,681 per year
Night Shift - 2 Vacancies
Choose from:
4. Wednesday - Saturday, or
5. Sunday - Wednesday
6. 6pm - 6am
7. £36,929 per year
What You'll Be Doing
As a Production Supervisor, you'll play a key role in ensuring our products are made, packaged, and delivered to the highest standards. Your responsibilities include:
8. Leading and supporting a team of Production Operatives
9. Ensuring all processes, controls, and quality standards are followed
10. Working to a daily production plan and sharing shift reports with the wider business
11. Meeting key business KPIs
12. Championing a strong Health & Safety culture
13. Providing coaching, training, and ongoing development to your team
14. Liaising with labour agencies and giving feedback on performance
15. Communicating effectively with other departments
16. Supporting audits and high‑profile site visits
17. Acting as deputy for the Shift Operations Manager when required
This is an active role in a busy bakery environment, involving both manual and non‑manual tasks, so you'll need to be comfortable working on your feet and handling physical activity when needed.
About the Bakery
You'll be joining a long‑established bakery with a proud heritage and a passion for making great bread accessible to everyone. With over a century of craft behind us, we operate across multiple sites with a friendly, diverse team of more than 500 people.
Training and development are at the heart of what we do. You'll have the chance to learn from experienced bakers, grow your skills, and progress into supervisory or management roles if that's where you want to go.
What We're Looking For
We value attitude just as much as experience. If you're someone who shows up, gives your best, and enjoys working with others, you'll fit right in.
Essential qualities:
18. Strong communication skills
19. A willingness to learn and develop
20. Resilience, motivation, and a positive approach
21. Experience in food manufacturing (bakery experience is a bonus)
22. Understanding of Food Safety and Health & Safety
23. Experience leading or supporting a team
24. Flexibility around working hours
Desirable:
25. Additional experience in manufacturing
26. Further knowledge of food production processes
Benefits
27. 22.5 days holiday entitlement
28. Bupa healthcare claims (up to £60 per person; dependants under 16 can be added)
29. Death in service benefit (3× annual salary)
30. Free on‑site parking
31. Canteen and vending facilities
32. Cycle to Work scheme
33. Free freshly baked bread
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a team that's passionate about quality, teamwork, and great products, we'd love to hear from you.
Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.
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