Kitchen Supervisor

We are the recruitment partner for our client, a well-established and award-winning food manufacturer, supporting them in their search for a hands-on Kitchen Supervisor to join their production operation near Deeping St James. This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected family-run business producing a range of high-quality cooked food products. As Kitchen Supervisor, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the cooked food kitchen, leading a small team whilst ensuring products are manufactured efficiently, safely and to the highest quality standards. This role is ideal for an experienced production, manufacturing or kitchen supervisor who enjoys leading people, improving processes and working alongside their team in a fast-paced environment About the role: Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be responsible for the daily operation of the cooked food kitchen, overseeing a team of five staff producing a range of products including pies, sausage rolls and Scotch eggs. This is a hands-on supervisory position. You'll lead by example, supporting the team throughout the day while ensuring production targets, quality standards and customer requirements are achieved. Starting at 5:00am, you will organise the daily production schedule, allocate labour resources, monitor progress throughout the shift and ensure products are produced safely, efficiently and on time In particular, you will: Lead, motivate and support a team of production operativesSet up production plans and ensure resources are in place to meet demandMonitor productivity and support KPI achievementMaintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and health & safety complianceWork alongside the team during busy periods to support production outputDrive continuous improvements in efficiency, quality and waste reductionEnsure machinery, ingredients and resources are available when requiredSupport training and development across the team Who we are looking for: Previous management experience within a food production or manufacturing environmentStrong production planning and workforce scheduling skillsExperience monitoring KPIs, productivity and operational performanceProven ability to lead, motivate and develop production teamsExcellent organisational and communication skillsA proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to solve problems effectivelyGood knowledge of food hygiene, health & safety and manufacturing best practices Experience within a butchery, bakery, meat processing or food manufacturing environment would be advantageous but is not essential In return we are offering: Competitive salary of 32,000 - 36,000 depending on experience48-hour contracted working weekMonday to Friday working pattern, typically 5:00am - 3:00pmPaid morning breakAd-hoc weekend working as required, operating on a rota basis across Saturdays and SundaysTime off in lieu for regular Saturday/Sunday working (currently approximately once per month)Opportunity to lead and shape a growing production operationFriendly, supportive and team-focused working environmentStaff discountOn-site parkingCompany pension If you have the right attributes, skillset and feel you will be able to add value, then what are you waiting for hit that apply button to find out more!