Factory Supervisor - Night Shift

Location: Pinchbeck

Shift - Sunday-Thursday Night Shift - 22:00 to 06:00
Pay Rate - 18.55 per hour

Why Greencore?
Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better.
As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately 4bn.
Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.
Here at Spalding, we have a team of around 540 colleagues. We produce coleslaw, potato salad, salad bar bulk products (2kg), pasta salads and couscous/grains for some of the biggest retailers in the UK including Morrisons, Co-op, Asda, Aldi, Sainsbury's, Nando's and Pizza Hut. Our Spalding site has a restaurant with hot food available to all our colleagues.

What you'll be doing:
As a Factory Supervisor, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of your production line. You'll support the Shift Manager in delivering daily production targets while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and performance.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating day-to-day activities on the production line to ensure output and efficiency targets are achieved
• Leading and supporting a team of operatives, providing guidance and direction throughout the shift
• Monitoring line performance, identifying issues quickly, and implementing corrective actions to minimise downtime
• Ensuring all food safety, quality, and health & safety standards are adhered to at all times
• Completing accurate production documentation and reporting any variances
• Supporting training and onboarding of new team members
• Driving a positive team culture focused on continuous improvement and high performance
• Communicating effectively with Engineering, Quality, and other departments to ensure smooth operations
• Escalating any risks or concerns to the Shift Manager in a timely manner

This is a hands-on leadership role where you will be expected to lead by example on the shop floor while supporting operational excellence across your area.
What we're looking for:
We're looking for a motivated and proactive individual with experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or food production environment who is ready to take the next step into a leadership role.
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience working within food manufacturing or a similar production environment
• Experience supporting or leading a team on shift (formally or informally)
• A strong understanding of health & safety and food safety standards
• The ability to work at pace while maintaining high levels of accuracy and quality
• Good problem-solving skills with the confidence to make decisions on the shop floor
• Strong communication skills and the ability to motivate and support others
• A hands-on approach with a willingness to lead by example
• IT skills and confidence completing production paperwork or systems

You'll be someone who takes ownership, drives standards, and thrives in a team-focused environment. A positive attitude and commitment to continuous improvement are essential.
We're not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity. If this sounds like you join us, grow with Greencore and be a part of driving our future success.

What you'll get in return:

• Holidays
• Pension
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee appreciation events
• Company share save scheme
• Greencore Qualifications
• Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
• Canteen
• Onsite staff shop
• Free onsite car park

Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.