Production Supervisor (Brighter Foods) – THG Manufacturing

Overview

As Production Supervisor at THG Manufacturing (Brighter Foods), you lead a team on 4 on/4 off days to ensure safe, efficient production and high quality. You’ll drive performance against KPIs, promote a right-first-time culture, and support continuous improvement across the operation. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand end-to-end impact on the supply chain and uphold strict safety, hygiene, and quality standards. This is an opportunity to shape culture, develop people, and contribute to a fast-paced, mission-driven nutrition business.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Production and Technical Operators to ensure safe, efficient production
• Run daily shift briefs with clear production plans and expectations
• Achieve production targets and KPIs consistently
• Promote right-first-time quality and continuous improvement
• Complete quality, safety, and hygiene checks to required standards
• Conduct daily machine safety inspections and address issues
• Manage labour resources to maximise productivity and reduce downtime
• Support waste reduction initiatives and ensure waste procedures compliance
• Oversee shift changeovers and handovers for continuity
• Coach and develop team members to build an engaged workforce
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects across operations
• Create and maintain SOPs within area of responsibility
• Develop understanding of end-to-end supply chain and production impact
• Support THG strategic objectives through leadership and operational excellence

Key requirements

• Experience leading or supervising a team in a food manufacturing environment
• Strong organisational skills with KPI and objective management
• Knowledge of Health & Safety, Food Safety, Hygiene, and HR procedures
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive, solution-focused mindset with problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and manage priorities
• High attention to detail and commitment to standards
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities
• Good IT proficiency including Microsoft Office
• Flexible, adaptable, and motivated to develop self and team

• communication
• leadership
• problem-solving
• Health & Safety knowledge
• Food Safety and Hygiene
• HR procedures familiarity

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