Expiring: 14th June 2026

We have two very exciting openings within our production team! One vacancy is for our packing department, based in Walwyns castle, while the other is at our Labelling and Despatch site in Milford Haven.

Main Purpose of Role

As a Production Supervisor, you will lead by example to ensure your team are clear on the standards required for people and food safety, quality of work and that you direct and support them in achieving those standards.

There will be key performance indicators (KPIs) for you and your team that will include safety, quality, attendance, training delivery and plan attainment.

Responsibilities

Ensure safety standards are followed at all times
Work closely with QC and machine minder to ensure quality and safety standards within the factory.
Organise staff for the factory operation within the daily and weekly plan requirements Organise factory operations to ensure customer orders are met to the required quality and food safety standards
Ensure equipment is cleaned to the standards required
Maintain records as detailed in the quality system and standard operating procedures for those necessary to allow for the safe and efficient operation of Capstone’s activities
Check the condition of factory equipment ready for production and highlight where remedial work may be required
Ensure walk away standards are met at the end of each shift
Work off own initiative. Where necessary, escalate problems to management in a timely fashion.
Support and deliver the training of factory staff, with additional specialist help as and when required
Maintain and improve Good Manufacturing Practice standards with the factory with the team

Skills/Knowledge

IOSH Managing Safely
Food Safety level 2 essential, level 3 preferable (training can be provided)
Team leading experience
Leadership/Management qualification or certificate (or willingness to work towards)
HACCP level 2
Instructional techniques
IT skills
Communication skills
Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team, seek feedback from internal audits and communicate with people of all levels
Knowledge and understanding of key equipment and process, including paperwork, within production areas.

Competencies

Decision Making: Make prompt and clear decisions and where appropriate with food safety, food legality and quality standards, taking into consideration risks to the business and effects on others; take responsibility for your own actions, team members and allocated projects.

Team Leading: Provide clear direction to others; set high standards of behaviours and work ethic; delegate work fairly; motivate others; develop and coach team members; seek opportunities to improve team effectiveness and overall organisational efficiency; monitor performance of team members.

Adapting to Change and Coping with Pressure: Adapt to changing circumstances be that internally or externally led; accept new ideas and change initiatives; work productively in a high pressure environment with no compromise on food safety, food legality or quality standards; keep control during difficult situations; maintain a positive outlook at work; accept constructive criticism and learn from it.

Following Instructions and Procedures: Follow instructions from others without unnecessary challenge; follow all policies and procedures; follow set schedules; arrive punctually to work, return to work punctually from breaks; demonstrate commitment to the organisation; comply with all legal obligations and safety requirements of the site; actively listen to instructions and understand their relevance to food safety, food legality and quality standards.

Relating to Others: Establish a good relationship with staff and customers; build a network of contacts internally and externally to the organisation; relate and communicate to people at all levels; manage conflict; gain commitment from others by persuading, convincing and negotiating.

Delivering Results: Focus on customer needs and satisfaction and the requirements of external bodies; set high standards for quality, food safety and food legality; monitor and maintain quality and productivity; consistently achieve goals; set clearly defined objectives; plan activities in advance; consider risks and potential changes to plans; identify resources needed to meet objectives; monitor performance.

Pay: From £32,357.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
Referral programme
Sick pay

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Capestone Organic Poultry ltd

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