Interim Production Support

Interim Production Support / Shift Manager / Supervisor
£Day Rate OR FTC - Negotiable DOE - Role could move into permanent role
Very Urget / Immediate start
Reporting to: Head of Operations
Contract Type: Interim / Contract / Fixed Term (with potential for permanent)
Location: West Yorkshire Area
Candidates must have Food & Drink Manufacturing experence
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Interim Production Support to support day-to-day factory operations within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
Reporting directly into the Head of Operations, you will play a key role in driving production performance, labour efficiency, quality standards, and operational stability across the site.
This is a hands-on operational role suited to someone who can quickly integrate into an existing team, lead from the front, and stabilise or improve production performance in a busy FMCG environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Support daily production operations to ensure output, quality, and service levels are achieved
* Lead and motivate production teams across shift operations
* Drive KPI performance including OEE, waste, downtime, labour efficiency, and throughput
* Ensure compliance with all food safety, HACCP, GMP, and hygiene standards
* Work closely with Engineering, QA, Planning, and Warehouse functions to ensure smooth operational flow
* Identify operational issues and implement practical continuous improvement solutions
* Support labour planning, shift coordination, and production scheduling activities
* Maintain strong health & safety standards across the production environment
* Provide hands-on leadership during periods of operational change, increased demand, or performance recovery
* Escalate risks and operational concerns appropriately to the Head of Operations
Candidate Requirements
* MUST have previous food manufacturing or FMCG production experience
* Proven experience as a Production Supervisor, Shift Manager, Production Manager, or similar operational leadership role
* Strong understanding of HACCP, GMP, hygiene, and food safety standards
* Experience managing teams within fast-paced manufacturing environments
* Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability
* Comfortable working in a hands-on operational role
* Experience driving KPI improvements and production performance
* Able to start quickly and operate effectively within an interim environment
Preferred Experience
* Exposure to high-volume food production environments
* Continuous Improvement / Lean Manufacturing experience
* Experience supporting operational turnaround or performance improvement initiatives
Apply
This opportunity would suit an experienced food manufacturing professional who is confident operating within fast-paced factory environments and can add immediate operational value