Job at a glance
Overview: To lead and supervise the day-to-day operation of a designated production area, ensuring that all products are manufactured safely, legally, efficiently and to the required quality standards. The Area Supervisor is responsible for achieving the production plan while maintaining the highest standards The role requires a strong hands-on leader who can motivate and develop teams, manage operational performance, respond effectively to problems and ensure that company standards and procedures are consistently followed.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Organised/good time management Ability to prioritise Reliable and committed A good leader with excellent interpersonal skills SKILLS Be able to communicate both orally and written – use of Microsoft Outlook, Word etc. Basic HR knowledge and experience – Return to Works, Discussions & File Notes. Familiar with MRP systems and stock control. Maintain production information and KPI’s – use of Microsoft Excel.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Food Safety & Hygiene Maintain and promote the highest standards of food hygiene and food safety within the production area. Ensure all employees comply with company food safety procedures, policies and HACCP requirements. Ensure effective hygiene practices are followed at all times. Carry out regular hygiene and food safety checks within the area. Ensure correct use of PPE and hygiene clothing.
Ensure effective control of foreign bodies, allergens, contamination risks and other food safety hazards. Escalate any food safety concerns immediately to the appropriate manager or technical team. Ensure appropriate action is taken following food safety or hygiene non-conformances. Support internal, external and customer audits where required. Promote a strong food safety culture throughout the team.
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Ensure a consistently high level of GMP is achieved and maintained. Conduct regular GMP inspections and behavioural observations. Ensure production areas, equipment and personnel meet required GMP standards. Challenge poor standards and behaviours immediately. Ensure cleaning, housekeeping and environmental standards are maintained. Ensure raw materials, work-in-progress and finished products are handled and stored correctly.
Ensure traceability and identification requirements are followed. Identify trends in GMP performance and implement corrective actions. Health & Safety Ensure all company Health & Safety procedures are adhered to. Promote a positive safety culture within the production team. Carry out regular safety checks and observations. Ensure employees use machinery, equipment and PPE correctly. Ensure safe systems of work / SOPs are followed.
Report and investigate accidents, incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions as required. Ensure appropriate corrective and preventative actions are implemented. Participate in risk assessments and review existing controls where required. Stop unsafe activities where there is an immediate risk to people. Lead by example and ensure safety is treated as a non-negotiable priority. Production Planning & Performance Ensure the production plan is achieved safely and efficiently.
Coordinate the activities of the production team to maximise output. Monitor production performance throughout the shift. Identify and address issues affecting output, efficiency or service levels. Manage production priorities in response to changing operational requirements. Minimise downtime, waste, rework and production losses. Ensure products are manufactured to the correct specification and within agreed timescales.
Communicate production performance and issues to the Shift/Production Manager. Ensure effective handovers are completed between shifts. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and take corrective action where required. 5. People Management & Leadership Provide strong day-to-day leadership to the production team. Motivate, coach and develop employees to achieve their full potential. Build positive work