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