Production Supervisor (Maternity Cover – with Permanent Potential)
Location: Belhaven Smokehouse, Dunbar
Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:00–15:00
Pay: £15/hour
Start Date: ASAP
Belhaven Smokehouse is looking for a hands-on, people-focused Production Supervisor to lead our high care team of five. This role begins as maternity cover, but there's a strong likelihood it will become permanent — we're growing, and we're keen to invest in the right person.
What You'll Be Doing
* Overseeing day-to-day production in our high care department
* Supporting and motivating a small, skilled team
* Ensuring quality, safety, and consistency across all processes
* Learning on the job — no prior curing or smoking experience needed
What We're Looking For
* Supervisory experience (FMCG background helpful but not essential)
* A confident, collaborative leader who's happy to learn alongside the team
* Someone who brings energy, reliability, and a calm head to busy days
Why Join Us?
* A supportive, close-knit team that values quality and fairness
* A role with real long-term potential — this isn't just a temp gig
* A chance to grow with a business that's rooted in sustainability and local pride
What we are after:
* Supervisory experience (FMCG useful but not essential)
* Someone happy leading a team and learning on the go
* No curing or smoking experience needed – you'll learn together
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* Gym membership
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: BHS250827PS