Brakes
Production Supervisor
Production Supervisor at Brakes, based in Derby, East Midlands, paying £31,761 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £31,761 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Derby, East Midlands
- Closing date
- Sector
- Engineering & Manufacturing
33% below the typical rate for engineering & manufacturing
Reference 57510118
About the role
Job Description
Production Supervisor
Location: Derby
Working Hours: 16.00 – 01.00 (40 hours), working Monday to Friday.
Salary up to £31,761 (dependent on experience)
Fairfax Meadow has been putting great meat on the menu for over 50 years. We are looking for an experienced Production Supervisor to lead our Portion department, deliver outstanding product quality, maximise yield, reduce waste and develop a high-performing team. This is a hands-on role where your leadership will have a visible impact on operational results.
What you will be doing
- Lead, motivate and develop the production team
- Drive yield performance and minimise giveaway and waste
- Monitor productivity, quality and performance throughout the shift
- Promote strong food safety, hygiene and health and safety standards
- Organise people and resources to meet output and quality targets
- Identify and deliver continuous improvement opportunities
- Work closely with the Production Manager to achieve excellent results
What we are looking for
- Previous supervisory experience in food manufacturing or food production
- Experience in chilled food production is highly advantageous
- Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
- A passion for quality, yield and continuous improvement
- A calm, structured approach with strong attention to detail
- Marel or TVI portioning equipment experience is beneficial; training can be provided
- Food Hygiene Level 3 and Health and Safety training are desirable
- Availability to work Monday to Friday, 16:00-01:00
Reference: 57510118 · Posted 10 hours ago · Closes 13 Dec 2026 · Listed via Brakes
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