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Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor (25350) Coventry, England

Salary: GBP31900 - GBP36000 per annum + 20 days + BH

Production Team Leader – Coventry
£31,900 - £36,000
Monday – Friday (Day Shift)
20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Pension Scheme

A brilliant opportunity has opened up for a hands-on Production Team Leader to join a privately-owned food processing business in the Coventry area. They supply some of the UK’s leading retailers and manufacturers.

Role & Responsibilities:
• Lead, support, and motivate a team of 25–30 operatives in a fast-paced, high-care production environment.
• Take an active role in daily production activities to ensure consistent output and quality standards.
• Monitor and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) such as efficiency, throughput, and downtime.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on process efficiency and equipment performance.
• Maintain compliance with all food safety and regulatory standards.
• Conduct basic machinery adjustments and maintenance (e.g., film changes).
• Work closely with production planning and management teams to optimise schedules and workflow.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
• Proven background in food manufacturing, ideally within a supervisory or team leadership role (minimum 3 years).
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to engage, develop, and manage diverse teams.
• Hands-on experience in a high-care or chilled food production setting.
• Food Safety Level 3 qualification (advantageous).
• Track record of progression from operative to supervisor/team leader (highly desirable).
• Comfortable managing teams of 50–80 people in a dynamic environment.

Package & Benefits:
• 20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme

f you’re looking for your next challenge, click the link below to apply or email your CV to itzel@hunterselection.co.uk for a confidential discussion!