Job reference
J6993_1773334857
Company Name
Salary
£44000 - £44200 per annum + rotating shifts, 24 days holidays
Location
Banbury
Industry sector
Manufacturing
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
01/04/2026
Posted date
12/03/2026
Closing date
02/04/2026
Due to company growth, we are looking for three experienced Production Supervisors to join a busy and fast-paced food manufacturing environment in Banbury, on a full time, permanent basis. This role is responsible for supervising production teams, ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. You will play a key role in delivering daily production targets while maintaining strong standards across health & safety, food safety and team performance.
As Production Supervisor, you will coordinate and oversee production activities, ensuring operations run smoothly and efficiently throughout the shift.
Key responsibilities include:
Production Operations
* Supervising daily production activities to ensure plans are delivered safely and on schedule
* Monitoring performance including output, waste, downtime and labour efficiency
* Ensuring production lines are set up correctly and operating to specification
* Working closely with engineering, hygiene and technical teams to resolve operational issues
* Managing effective shift handovers and clear communication of priorities
Health & Safety
* Promoting a strong health and safety culture across the production team
* Ensuring safe working practices, PPE compliance and adherence to company procedures
* Reporting hazards, incidents and near misses and supporting corrective actions
Food Safety & Quality
* Ensuring compliance with HACCP, GMP and site food safety procedures
* Monitoring product quality to meet customer and company specifications
* Supporting internal and external audits and maintaining accurate production records
Team Leadership
* Leading, motivating and supporting production teams to achieve operational targets
* Managing attendance, performance and development of team members
* Providing training and encouraging a positive, team-focused working environment
Continuous Improvement
* Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity and reduce waste
* Supporting operational improvement initiatives and encouraging team involvement in problem solving
As Production Manager you must be/have:
* Experience in a supervisory role within food manufacturing or production
* Strong understanding of health & safety
* Confident leading and motivating teams in a fast-paced environment
* Strong communication and organisational skills
* Proactive, hands-on and focused on continuous improvement
What's in it for you?
* c£44,000 salary
* A 4-on, 4-off rotating shift pattern, consisting of 4-day shifts (06:00-18:00), followed by 4 rest days, then 4-night shifts (18:00-06:00), followed by 4 rest days
* Opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing operation
* A supportive team environment with opportunities to develop your leadership skills
If you are a motivated production professional who enjoys leading teams and driving operational performance, we would love to hear from you.