Production Supervisor

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Job Reference greggs/TP/22876/65194

Apply for this job Number of Positions: 2 Contract Type: Permanent Shift Pattern: The role will be on a 4 on, 4 off, 12 hour shift pattern basis, including days, nights and weekends. Salary: £51,014 Annual Salary Contract Hours: 4 on 4 off Location: Derby Closing Date: 16/11/2026 Job Category: Supply Chain Region / Site: Derby Business Unit: Supplies & Distribution

About the role

Are you ready to be part of something new and exciting in Derby?

Our brand-new manufacturing and logistics site, situated at SmartParc, will offer a fresh and innovative environment, and we're looking for enthusiastic and passionate colleagues to help lay the foundation for something truly great.

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our team in Derby as Flow Room Lead. Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, this will be a key role in the Flow Room working with planning, engineering and warehouse operations teams to deliver optimal outcomes for both colleagues and customers. 

This initiative is a key part of our growth strategy, aimed at expanding our supply chain to meet the needs of our growing number of shops across the UK. 

We can offer you 

• Competitive pay 
• We share 10% of all our profits with our colleagues 
• Colleague discount allowing you and a family member to enjoy up to 50% off your favourite Greggs products 
• Free hot drinks for you to enjoy while on a break 
• Paid breaks allowing you to recharge your batteries 
• Health and wellbeing app providing remote GP and physiotherapy services 
• 6 weeks annual leave which includes bank holidays 
• Colleague share plans to help you invest and save for your future  
• Pension scheme to help you plan for your future. We’ll match your contributions up to 7% 
• Confidential Employee assistance app and helpline to help with your wellbeing 
• Long service awards celebrating key milestones in your career 
• Savings and discounts for your everyday shopping, leisure and wellbeing 
    

About the role

• This is a full-time role.
• The role will be on a 4 on, 4 off, 12 hour shift pattern basis, including days, nights and weekends.
• You’ll work closely with engineering, IT, operations, and leadership to define what “good” looks like in our Flow Room and implement the practices to make it reality.
• The base location for this role is Derby, DE21 7BS.

What you'll do

• Take an instrumental role in recruiting a cohesive Flow Room team.
• Partner with on-site operations and engineering teams to ensure smooth automated system and product flow.
• Oversee all Flow Room functions, including tactical labour planning and alignment with operational and engineering teams to manage staffing and drive performance.
• Lead and support the Flow Room shift team to adhere to deadlines set for the site through effective shift handovers, cross-departmental daily briefs and regular meetings and coaching.
• Monitor the National Distribution Centre (NDC) Warehouse Management System (WMS) through KPI dashboards, housekeeping routines, and configuration of best practices to support operational throughput, identifying and addressing issues proactively.
• Manage IT and automation incidents with a focus on transparency, escalation, and rapid resolution of major issues impacting operations.
• Ensure customer service is at the heart of the Flow room, with regular reviews and recommendations for action to improve customer satisfaction.
• Promote consistency and quality by regularly reviewing Flow Room processes, SOPs, and risk as