Job Description

Chocolate Production Supervisor

14.50 - 15.00 per hour

Monday - Friday between the hours 08.00- 16.00 (37.5hrs week)

(increased hrs or weekends will be required through our peak seasons 08.00 - 18.00)

We are looking for an experienced Supervisor to join our growing Chocolate Business.

Are you passionate about Chocolate, have you got experiencing in leading a team, and are you driven by achieving a production plan/target? YES! Keep Reading.............

Job Summary

The supervisor is primarily responsible for leading the team, maintaining high standards of production, product presentation, traceability, and labelling, while ensuring full compliance with food safety and audit requirements. You will play a critical part in maintaining day-to-day output, documentation and team performance.

Experience:

Must have recent experience of working within an FMCG production environment at a supervisor level Experience working in chocolate production (desirable) Proven experience supervising/ leading and motivating a team and working to targets Ability to complete and maintain food production paperwork to meet legal and audit requirements. Ability to follow and enforce cleaning and hygiene schedules. Adaptable to work across multiple operational areas to meet business needs. Experience preparing for and supporting internal & external audits and regulations requirements

Qualifications:

Level 2 Food safety & hygiene HACCP Level 2 (Desirable) Knowledge of SALSA or BRC accreditations. (Desirable)

Duties / Responsibilities

Packing Operations:

Oversee the daily packing process, ensuring all products are packed correctly and to specification. Ensure correct labelling, weight, and packaging in line with customer requirements and standards. Monitor workflow and adjust priorities to meet production deadlines.
Team Leadership:

Lead, organise and motivate the packing team to achieve targets and maintain quality., communicate priorities clearly across the team. Deliver training and ongoing support to team members on packing procedures and hygiene standards.
Traceability and compliance:

Ensure all packed stock is correctly labelled and fully traceable and maintain accurate batch records. Support the production manager with Audit preparation, ensuring all documentation is up to date and compliant with SALSA or other relevant standards.
Production Support:

Be confident and competent in operating all production and packing machinery. Provide cover and support in production as needed, helping to maintain workflow during staff shortages or busy periods. Carry out machine maintenance and damage checks, escalating issues when needed to prevent breakdowns. Ensure all machinery is kept clean, safe and ready for use.
Health Safety and Standards:

Uphold high standards of hygiene, health, and safety within the packing and production areas. Identify and report non-conformances and support corrective actions. Previous experience working in chocolate production (desirable) Experience preparing for and supporting external audits. (desirable)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 14.50-15.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Free flu jabs On-site parking
Experience:

Supervising: 1 year (preferred) Food production: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person