Job Description

Hours Range: Monday - Friday, 06:00 - 18:00 (Occasional weekend working at peak times)

Salary: 32,000 - 36,000 per annum

Our Company

We are successful producer of haggis, vegetarian haggis and black pudding products, widely available throughout the year and for all of those special occasions too. Due to the ongoing growth of our business, we now wish to enhance and lead our fabulous Production teams. This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to join Macsween Ltd., one of Scotland's best known and loved food brands!

About the Role:

We are currently seeking a proactive and experienced Production Supervisor to lead our Hot/Cold Ends and Yard teams. Reporting to the Factory Manager, you will have a real chance to make your mark, building your role as the company grows, with opportunities to deliver significant operational projects. To ensure all operational, safety, and quality standards are consistently met, while driving team engagement and production efficiency to meet business targets.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership

Supervise and support Team Leaders and all production staff across Hot and Cold departments to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. Working with colleagues across the business and departments as part of an integrated multi-functional team Development of staff through mentoring and training and being a positive role model to staff Provide line cover during staff shortages, holidays, or breaks, stepping into operational roles when required to maintain continuity. Manage return-to-work interviews and support the wellbeing of staff returning from absence.

Legislation

Ensure awareness of and compliance with all current legislative and industry requirements for safety and hygiene in food production and supply Comply with all company processes, procedures and policies in respect of required legislation and industry best practice Ensure all activities are carried out safely

Production Operation

Conduct and present traceability exercises for auditors and during monthly traceability reviews. Support and manage factory tours for visitors, customers, or auditors; confidently answer questions regarding all site processes. Carry out internal audits as required and investigate any non-conformances, ensuring follow-up actions are implemented effectively. Attend regular business and departmental meetings and represent the site in the absence of the Factory Manager. Assist the NPD (New Product Development) Manager with trial preparations, machine set-up, and trial support to aid successful product development. Manage staff working hours and shift allocations to ensure production targets and deadlines are met efficiently. Provide QA staff with timely and accurate information including traceability reports and audit data . Ensure daily production plans are clearly communicated and understood by relevant staff and adjust where necessary. Be visible in departments to monitor operations, staff engagement, hygiene, and process adherence.

Strategy, Policy, and Improvement

Ensure all Health & Safety polices are being implemented Monitoring the attendance levels and behaviour of staff Promote and raise awareness of the company's Quality, Health And safety and Social Accountability polices

Skills & Knowledge

Food hygiene - level 3 HACCP is essential Production management/planning training and/or certification is desirable Proven experience within production management Experience in managing a small team and possess good leadership and coaching skills Have the ability to deliver clear communication and develop good working relationships with the other departments in the company Have the ability to change priorities quickly, as per department/company needs Experience of supplying major UK retailers and have a good track record of having delivered a high standard of service Experience working in FMCG is essential Excellent knowledge of legislation in respect of food safety and hygiene Ability to understand and effectively use Management Information Systems (IT systems and MS office packages)

Benefits:

Death-in-service cover (3x annual salary) Company pension Enhanced Holidays including your birthday Health & wellbeing programme Onsite parking Free product allowance
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 32,000.00-36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person