Production Supervisor – Food Manufacturing | West Yorkshire
£35,000 + Bonus | 4 on / 4 off | Rotating Shifts (6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm)
Ballantine Recruitment is working with a well-established and growing food manufacturing business in West Yorkshire, known for its strong team culture and continued investment across its operations.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has progressed from the production line and is either already supervising or ready to step into their first supervisory role.
The Role
As Production Supervisor, you’ll support the Shift Manager in the day-to-day running of production, helping to deliver output, quality, and efficiency targets.
This is a hands-on role where you’ll be expected to lead from the front, understand the machinery, and support the team on the shop floor.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the running of production on shift
* Supervise and guide a team of operatives
* Monitor output, quality, and performance against targets
* Assist with basic troubleshooting and escalate issues where needed
* Help minimise downtime and keep production moving
* Ensure health, safety, and food safety standards are followed
* Promote good working practices and team accountability
Why This Role?
* Strong opportunity to step up into a supervisory position
* Growing business with consistent demand
* Supportive leadership team and structured environment
* Clear pathway into Shift Manager level over time
* Hands-on, fast-paced production environment
About You
* Experience as a Line Leader, Senior Operative, or Production Supervisor
* Background in food or drink manufacturing / FMCG is essential
* Good understanding of production processes and machinery
* Someone who has worked their way up from the shop floor
* Positive, reliable, and willing to take on responsibility
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Package
* £35,000 + Bonus
* 4 on / 4 off shift pattern
* Rotating shifts: 6:00am – 2:00pm / 2:00pm – 10:00pm
* Interviews taking place shortly
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If you’re ready to step up from the shop floor into a supervisory role and build your career in food manufacturing, this is worth a conversation