WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?
1. Annual base Salary of £40,000 per annum
2. Day Shift Only 8am-5pm - Monday to Friday working hours, office based in Immingham.
3. 33 days holiday leave, inclusive of bank holidays.
4. 4% employee, 5% business pension contribution
5. This is site based role
6. Upwardly mobile business encountering consistent growth, a market leader within their niche.
7. Permanent position from day one
8. A clear voice within the business.
9. Extremely positive culture
10. Ongoing continuous investment within the business!
11. Business is backed by a hugely recognised and respected PLC.
12. Direct Reports:2 x Team Leaders
13. Indirect Reports:Approx. 10–25 operators including Agency staff across 4 packing lines
THE BUSINESS
Our client specialises within the Agricultural sector, they are a true market leader within their niche. They seek to appoint a Packing Supervisor on a permanent basis from day one. To take full operational ownership of the packing area, ensuring safe, efficient, and controlled execution of the production plan across multiple lines. This role is accountable for driving performance through team leaders, stabilising daily operations, and building standards in a fast-paced, developing manufacturing environment. This is ahands-on leadership role, not a purely administrative or reporting position
THE ROLE
Operational Leadership
14. Lead and coordinate 4 packing lines to deliver daily production targets
15. Translate the production plan into clear, achievable priorities for team leaders
16. Actively manage line performance throughout the shift (not from an office)
17. Intervene early to resolve issues impacting output, quality, or safety
Team Leadership & Accountability
18. Directly manage and develop 2 Team Leaders
19. Set clear expectations for standards, behaviours, and output
20. Hold team leaders accountable for performance, attendance, and discipline
21. Ensure consistent supervision and control across all lines
Performance & Control
Drive key metrics including:
22. Output vs plan
23. Downtime and line efficiency
24. Labour utilisation
25. Waste and rework
26. Identify root causes of poor performance and implement corrective actions
27. Maintain control of labour deployment across lines
Safety & Compliance
28. Enforce safe systems of work at all times
29. Challenge unsafe behaviours immediately
30. Ensure all activities comply with site procedures and risk assessments
31. Support incident investigations and corrective actions
Problem Solving & Escalation
32. Take ownership of day-to-day operational issues
33. Resolve problems relating to materials, labour, equipment, or planning
34. Escalate effectively when required, with clear solutions or recommendations
35. Reduce reliance on Production Manager intervention
Standards & Continuous Improvement
36. Establish and maintain basic operating standards across all packing lines
37. Drive consistency in ways of working between shifts and teams
38. Identify and implement practical improvements to efficiency and organisation
39. Support the introduction of structured processes where gaps exist
Communication
40. Act as the key link between production, logistics, and planning
41. Ensure clear shift handovers and communication of priorities
42. Provide accurate and timely updates on performance and issues
THE PERSON
Essential
43. Proven experience supervising manufacturing or packing operations
44. Experience managing team leaders or senior operators
45. Ability to manage multiple lines or workstreams simultaneously
46. Strong presence on the shop floor with a hands-on leadership style
47. Confident decision-maker under pressure
Desirable
48. Experience in bulk materials, chemicals, fertiliser, or similar environments
49. Exposure to developing or stabilising underperforming operations
50. Basic understanding of lean / continuous improvement principles
TO APPLY
Please apply for this position and your CV will go direct to Kyle Jevons at Westray Recruitment Group