Manufacturing Supervisor Job at apetito UK (Trowbridge)

Manufacturing Supervisor

apetito UK

Location:
United Kingdom , Trowbridge

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

Manufacturing Supervisor – Meals 40 hours per week | Monday - Friday, 6am–2pm The Meals Supervisor role is an important addition to the Meals Department which is being introduced due to our expanded production volumes. The Supervisor is responsible for overseeing several production lines; ensuring these lines are performing efficiently to produce the high volume and quality of product needed. You will involve work with the Line Leaders to understand performance of their lines and troubleshoot any issues- mechanical, material, or staff, then working with and supporting them to resolve these. We are looking for someone with experience in supervising and leading teams in a manufacturing setting. You'll need experience planning the run, understanding of Key Performance Indicators, and the ability to motivating staff. Main purpose of the job: To ensure that the department runs to its maximum efficiency with right first time quality productivity. You will assist in achieving this objective by managing 4 lines to ensure they perform to the best of their ability. Cover: To cover the Shift Managers’ role during Holiday, Absence and Training Staff are trained to be multi-functional and to be capable of carrying out numerous functions if needed. Who we are apetito is the UK’s leading supplier of food to the health and social care sectors. Servicing over 400 hospitals, 450 care homes and thousands more through our work with Local Authorities, we produce delicious, nutritious and sustainable meals for people at home or in care. Through our food we look to ‘make a real difference’ to all our customers, up and down the country.

Job Responsibility:

Deliver Right First Time production to agreed quality, cost and plan targets
Drive efficiency, productivity and material control across your lines
Identify and resolve issues to achieve 100% plan attainment
Ensure accurate completion of quality and production documentation
Focus on reducing complaints through a strong right‑first‑time culture
Support BRC compliance and maintain AA standards
Champion high hygiene and food safety standards across the team
Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety policies
Create and follow SOPs to support safe working practices
Report near misses and take part in behavioural safety audits
Minimise waste and promote environmental best practice
Lead, motivate and develop a high‑performing team
Conduct regular one‑to‑ones, return‑to‑work meetings and training plans
Plan labour effectively and ensure adherence to rules and procedures
Demonstrate great teamwork
Actively encourage feedback from team with open and honest discussions
Promote continuous improvement
Reflect and review performance daily with the team
Work collaboratively with other departments to resolve issues
Support NPD trials, projects and departmental improvement initiatives

Requirements:

Experience in a supervisory role in a factory setting
Have a Can-Do attitude, be approachable and easy to get along with, feel comfortable leading and supporting people
A passion for food, customer service, and delivering quality products to our customers
Motivated and willing to learn
Able to make quick, reasoned decisions
Pro-active communicator
Confidence with computers – training will be provided in specific software such as SAP and Microsoft Excel, but a basic familiarity is necessary
Numerical skills, calculating line performance, labour hours and weights

Nice to have:

Experience planning labour

What we offer:

Competitive salary – accredited Living Wage employer
25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays
Option to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday per year
Discretionary annual bonus scheme
Pension scheme - employer matched contributions up to 4%
Life assurance scheme worth at least 1x annual salary
Subsidised canteen
Free parking
Free turkey or voucher at Christmas
apetito perks scheme including salary sacrifice options and retail discounts

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 19, 2026

Expiration:
May 27, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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