Production Supervisor

Overview

In this Section Leader role at Greencore Desserts Newark, you will supervise a varied team to manufacture desserts to high quality at controlled cost while upholding CCP, GMP and health & safety standards. You’ll coach and develop people, drive efficiency and data-based improvements, and maintain strong links with peers and managers to support site goals. The position sits at the heart of a fast-paced, high-volume operation with a clear focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to shape daily performance and contribute to Greencore’s mission of making every day taste better.

Pay / Benefits

• Company share save scheme
• Matched pension scheme
• Life insurance up to 4x salary
• Holidays
• Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
• Wellbeing Centre platform access (Wellbeing)

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe working environment in line with Group policy
• Ensure GMP, food safety, product quality, presentation and housekeeping are maintained
• Oversee attendance, reviews, absence management and first-level disciplinary actions
• Identify skill needs, support training, and build a talent pool for progression
• Drive KPIs, waste reduction, production control and accurate record keeping
• Manage breaks, shift changeovers and monitor standards to deliver the plan
• Lead daily briefs, SIC reviews and maintain strong links with peers and managers
• Support hiring, induction and early engagement of new team members
• Complete reporting and data tasks including OEE, T&A and holiday management

Key requirements

• Confident leadership in food manufacturing, with a track record of inspiring and developing high‑performing teams
• Hands‑on manufacturing experience, bringing practical understanding to daily operations and decision‑making
• Calm and clear‑thinking under pressure, approaching challenges with logic, composure, and a solutions‑focused mindset
• Strong alignment with Bakkavor Values, consistently demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and teamwork
• Flexible, adaptable, and tech‑savvy, able to adjust to changing priorities and use digital tools confidently
• Effective communicator with solid numerical skills, supporting sound operational and people‑focused decisions
• Background in chilled foods, FMCG, or broader food manufacturing is advantageous, along with training in Food Hygiene or IOSH
• Driven to make a meaningful impact, bringing energy, commitment, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement

• leadership
• communication
• problem-solving
• GMP
• food safety
• CCP

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