Trainee Production Supervisor

Job description

Trainee Production Supervisor

£12.71 Per Hour, Increasing With Training To £14 Per Hour

6am – 3pm, Sunday-Friday + Additional Day Off Midweek

Northwich

Are you an experienced Production Operator that's looking to progress into a supervisory role at a tight-knit and friendly family-owned business?

This Food Manufacturing company supplies Fresh Produce to both small & large supermarkets as well as restaurant groups across the UK, operating a modern hydroponic farming environment to produce several thousand tonnes of goods annually.

In this role you will start off in the picking & packing department while undertaking training in various machinery and FLT operations before progressing into production line leadership. You'll then take responsibility for several Operators across one line before receiving the opportunity to take on additional direct reports.

The idea candidate will have 3+ years' experience in production operations – ideally in a FMCG environment such as Food Manufacturing – and will have a good work ethic along with flexibility to work additional hours when required.

This is a great opportunity for someone that's looking for a secure, permanent position at a stable business that can provide a well-defined progression plan.

What you'll be doing:

Initially focusing on product packaging while undertaking training in more complex production machinery operation and team leadership

Carrying out basic checks - metal detection, temperatures, hygiene etc

Undertaking training in FLT operation

Ensuring work is carried out in a safe manner & supporting with site compliance

Requirements

Eager to learn and comfortable with hands-on work

Previous experience in a production or manufacturing operations

Positive and friendly attitude, capable of working well with others

Full UK driving license

If you are interested in this position, click apply or contact Stuart Goble at Reed.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Altrincham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-11-2026

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English