
Location
Central London
Hours
Sunday to Thursday, Night Shift - 22:00 to 06:00
Salary
£18.55 per hour
About the Role
As a Factory Supervisor, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of your production line. You will support the Shift Manager in delivering daily production targets while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and performance. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will lead by example on the shop floor and support operational excellence across your area.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Coordinating day-to-day activities on the production line to ensure output and efficiency targets are achieved
- Leading and supporting a team of operatives, providing guidance and direction throughout the shift
- Monitoring line performance, identifying issues quickly, and implementing corrective actions to minimise downtime
- Ensuring all food safety, quality, and health & safety standards are adhered to at all times
- Completing accurate production documentation and reporting any variances
- Supporting training and onboarding of new team members
- Driving a positive team culture focused on continuous improvement and high performance
- Communicating effectively with Engineering, Quality, and other departments to ensure smooth operations
- Escalating any risks or concerns to the Shift Manager in a timely manner
Greencore Group is one of the UK’s leading creators of convenience food, employing over 28,000 colleagues across the UK and US. At the Spalding site, a team of around 540 colleagues produce a variety of products for major retailers including Morrisons, Co-op, Asda, Aldi, Sainsbury’s, Nando’s, and Pizza Hut. The site offers a restaurant with hot food available to all colleagues.
Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.
Experience
- Previous experience in food manufacturing or a similar production environment
- Experience supporting or leading a team on shift (formally or informally)
About you
- Motivated and proactive with a hands-on leadership style
- Strong understanding of health & safety and food safety standards
- Ability to work at pace while maintaining accuracy and quality
- Good problem-solving skills and confidence to make decisions on the shop floor
- Strong communication skills with the ability to motivate and support others
- Takes ownership, drives standards, and thrives in a team-focused environment
- Positive attitude and commitment to continuous improvement
Qualifications
- IT skills and confidence completing production paperwork or systems
- No specific formal qualifications required but relevant experience and skills are essential
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