Job Title: Shift Supervisor (Food Manufacturing)
Location: Barnsley
Salary: £17.54 per hour
Reporting to: Area Leader
The Opportunity
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading food manufacturing specialist in Barnsley. We are looking for a professional, decisive, and balanced Shift Supervisor to manage the day-to-day operations of key production departments (including High-Care Fillers, Bulk, Prep, and Packing).
This is a high-impact role where you will provide inspired leadership to maintain a competitive operational advantage. If you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and have a "safety-first" mindset, this is the perfect next step for your career.
Key Responsibilities
* Operational Oversight: Manage the hour-to-hour operation of the department, ensuring production schedules are achieved in full and targets are recorded on SIC boards.
* Team Leadership: Supervise and motivate a team of Production Operatives. You will handle rotas, conduct Return to Work (RTW) interviews, and manage performance (including disciplinary meetings up to stage 2).
* Health & Safety: Build a safe working culture. You will be responsible for pre-start checks, hazard reporting, and ensuring all near-misses are closed out with sustainable corrective actions.
* Quality & Compliance: Take ownership of product quality and GMP/Hygiene standards. You will ensure the department remains "audit-ready" at all times for unannounced visits and technical inspections.
* Performance Analysis: Monitor machine downtime, material variances, and giveaway/waste. Deliver detailed handovers and daily reports to the Area Leader.
* Continuous Improvement: Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Technical, and HR teams to drive efficiencies and cost-awareness.
Candidate Requirements
* Experience: Minimum 12 months of supervisory or "stand-in" experience within the food industry (chilled food manufacturing experience is highly preferred).
* Certifications: You must hold Level 2 certificates in Health & Safety, Food Safety, and HACCP.
* Skills: Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to prioritize work effectively under pressure.
* Flexibility: A flexible approach to hours is required to handle the unpredictability of food manufacturing, such as unplanned events or urgent audits.
Remuneration & Culture
* Pay Rate: £17.54 per hour.
* Environment: A professional setting that values a balanced approach to leadership and operational excellence.
* Growth: A role that offers the chance to support strategic operational plans and drive departmental innovation.
How to Apply
If you are a proven leader ready for a new challenge in the Barnsley area, please submit your CV for immediate consideration