We are seeking a highly motivated and tenacious Production Supervisor to step into the role of Front-Line Manager (FLM) for our client in the food manufacturing sector.

The successful Front-Line Manager / Production Supervisor will be responsible for driving best-in-class, flexible manufacturing performance and striving for continuous year-on-year improvements.

Reporting to a Production Manager, the Front-Line Manager / Production Supervisor will lead a multi skilled production Team on a days based 4 on 4 off shift pattern (8am - 8pm)

Production Supervisor / Front Line Manager duties include:

* Plan and organize daily production schedules, ensuring labour and materials are tightly controlled.

* Achieve shift targets for key metrics like line efficiencies, OTIF (On-Time, In-Full), waste reduction, and staff costs.

* Ensure all site-specific, hygiene, and Quality standards are achieved, making sure the factory is audit-ready at all times against BRC and customer requirements.

* Lead, motivate, and develop your team to meet planned output and quality standards.

* Be responsible for people management, including recruitment, performance review, discipline, and grievance handling, all while building a team of competent, proactive individuals.

* Apply continuous improvement principles and systematic root cause analysis to reduce material waste, manage downtime, and increase overall process efficiency and labour productivity.

The successful Front-Line Manager / Production Supervisor will have a minimum of 3 years' experience within the FMCG manufacturing sector (food, pharma, packaging etc), with proven people management experience.

Unfortunately, my client is unable to offer sponsorship for work visas. Successful candidates are required to hold full and indefinite rights to live and work in the UK