Role overview
Food Production Supervisor
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours of work: Full time
Location: James Hall & Co. Ltd, SPAR Distribution Centre, Bowland View, Preston, PR2 5QT
Salary: Competitive
Based at our state-of-the-art distribution centre on the outskirts of Preston, James Hall & Co. Ltd. have been established for
over 150 years proudly serving communities across the north of England as supplier and distributor to over 400 SPAR stores.
We are proud to be one of the biggest employers in Lancashire with over 4000 colleagues who represent our core values of passion,
enterprise, and family every single day.
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and driven Production Supervisor to join our team and oversee the daily operations of our production
department. This is a hands-on role, requiring excellent organisational and leadership skills to ensure that our products are
consistently produced to the highest standards of quality and efficiency.
What will I be doing?
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee daily production schedules and ensure targets are met.
* Monitor and maintain stock levels, waste management, and product quality.
* Lead and develop a team of operatives, ensuring training and performance reviews are completed.
* Enforce health & safety, hygiene, and food safety standards.
* Ensure machinery is maintained and all relevant documentation is completed accurately.
Please view full job description by viewing the advert on our company careers page here
A Few Things About You
Experience in production or manufacturing, ideally in a supervisory role as well as-
* Strong leadership and communication skills with a “can-do” attitude.
* Knowledge of HACCP and BRC standards is desirable.
* Exceptional organisational and problem-solving abilities.
* Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and remain flexible to challenges.
Why chose James Hall & Co?
James Hall & Co. Ltd. have one simple vison: to still be in business in another 150 years!
To make this vision possible we need the best people to join us on our journey. We are a family company, and we believe that if we
look after our people, they will look after us.
Here are some of the benefits that you can take advantage of as an employee of James Hall & Co. Ltd.
Loyalty award – From day one you will receive £0.25p per hour for every hour you work. You will then receive this as a lump sum on
the pay period after your 12 month anniversary.
Company Doctor - We care about the health and wellbeing of our people. That is why you will have access to our company doctor with
the ability to book appointments directly.
Free On-site Parking - You don’t have to worry about paying for parking or getting from your car to the office as our site boasts
a secure car park with over 1000 spaces.
Subsidised Canteen – We know how hard our people work so when hunger strikes, we have an excellent on-site canteen that offers a
wide range of freshly cooked meals, salads, sandwiches and confectionary plus free tea and coffee
Learning & Development – We want all of our colleagues to reach their full potential. That is why you will benefit from our
in-house learning and development team who will provide you access to fully funded accredited training and industry recognised
qualifications.
Grocery Aid – We understand the importance of mental health. We work with the national charity Grocery Aid to provide all
colleagues a 24/7 helpline service that is free, independent and confidential. Grocery Aid also offer a wide range of other
fantastic services to support you when you need it.
We also offer staff discount, cycle to work scheme, company sick pay, bereavement pay, enhanced pension scheme and our famous
Christmas Hamper!
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