Production Supervisor
Sysco GB · Derby, England, United Kingdom
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
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Supporting You at Every Stage of Life
At Sysco GB, we recognise that everyone's circumstances are different – and that life doesn't stop when you're at work. That's why we offer a range of policies and support designed to care for colleagues through different life stages and personal circumstances.
Our support includes:
- Flexible working opportunities from day one
- Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay for eligible colleagues
- Up to 52 weeks of maternity and adoption leave
- Adoption and surrogacy support
- Shared parental leave
- Fertility treatment leave
- Carer's leave and support for colleagues with caring responsibilities
- Emergency time off for unexpected dependant care situations
- Parental leave to help balance work and family commitments
- Compassionate leave to enable you to be there with loved ones during the most difficult times
- A 24/7 employee assistance programme, giving you access to independent advice, support and medical services such as free virtual GP appointments and free virtual physiotherapy – including for your spouse and dependents
- Access to a wide range of discounts and other benefits to support your financial wellbeing
We're committed to helping colleagues thrive and grow, while managing the responsibilities that matter most outside of work.