Job Description

Why Greencore?

Following our combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, Greencore is now one of the leading convenience food manufacturers across the UK and the United States and is united by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better.

We are a fast-growing, high-energy food business powered by more than 28,000 colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution locations across the UK and the US. Every day, our teams bring fresh, high-quality, ready-to-enjoy food to millions of consumers.

In the United States, our operations focus on fresh prepared foods across 4 manufacturing sites. Our facilities are fast-paced, high-volume environments where teamwork, reliability, and problem-solving matter, and where employees have real opportunities to grow their careers. We’re proud of what we make, how we make it, and the people who make it happen.

Position Summary

A Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing manufacturing processes in all areas of production by directing staff on the production floor and coordinating resources. Most of the Production Supervisor’s time will be spent working directly with the production team. Candidates should be exceptionally dependable, have good communication skills, a strong ability to time-manage and multi-task, and basic math skills.

Key Accountabilities and Functional Responsibilities

• Has the ability to function under highly stressful conditions and interact with co-workers to accomplish common tasks
• Accomplishes manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations, providing training, guidance, and coaching in a constructive and consistent manner.
• Assist with meeting staff requirements by interviewing, selecting, and training new employees; maintaining awareness of employees’ needs as well as concerns, and taking the appropriate steps to foster a positive and respectful work environment.
• Provides oversight and direction to production leads in order to carry out the production strategy. Creating priorities; communicating changes to equipment, procedures, and supplies; keeping track of development and efficiency, rearranging scheduling when objectives are not met, determining the root causes; resolving issues; minimizing delay and ensuring that the specified act is completed.
• The Quality and Good Manufacturing Practices leader ensures that quality systems are followed, employees are trained to identify quality issues, and documentable corrective actions are identified and implemented. Compliance and documentation of in-plant quality systems are required for successful quality management performance.
• Compiles, initiates, sorts, and analyzes production performance records and data; answers questions and responds to requests; and provides manufacturing information.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing employees on the proper use of all control points, equipment, and resources, as well as adhering to established policies and procedures.
• Establishes workflow by monitoring process steps, adjusting processing variables, observing control points and equipment, monitoring personnel and resources, researching methods, and implementing cost-cutting measures.
• Ensure all near misses and incidents are investigated and reported in a timely manner, determine root cause and preventive measures, and ensure employees have and properly wear PPE.
• Manage and address employee conduct or performance issues by investigating the issues and identifying the root causes. Recommend policies-compliant actions; seek Human Resources advice and consultation as needed.
• Cultivates respect for and adherence to Greencore Core Values: Teamwork, a can-do attitude, getting it right and keeping it right, innovation, and customer service are all important.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising and directing day to day operations of the production department team members.

FOOD SAFETY AND QUALITY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for oversight of their areas of responsibility of the plant’s Food Safety & Quality Management Systems. This position provides oversight and guidance to staff members to ensure the manufacturing of quality food and is responsible for identifying products that do not meet the food safety and quality requirements of the company and preventing their distribution.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• 5-7 years of previous operations leadership experience, assembly line experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working in an industry-regulated and/or USDA preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Confident, reliable, with high integrity and strong work ethic
• Ability to work as part of a team and foster an environment of inclusion.
• Strong organizational skills
• Professional appearance and ability to lead a team while displaying a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong decision-making, troubleshooting skills, and methods.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

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