# Supervisor - Retail

> Kepak Group · Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom · — · Posted 2026-11-05

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Management/Supervisor

## Description

**Kepak is a global food company serving international retailers and food service household names with prime cuts of meat, on-trend food concepts and ready-for-market convenience foods.** 

**Kepak St. Merryn in Merthyr Tydfil** has combined beef and lamb processing and packing facilities. We offer beef and lamb products ranging from retail ready cuts for butchers’ counters to branded packaged meat, all as part of our service; raised on open pastures, sourced from local farmers and hand-selected by our master butchers, we produce beef and lamb products with integrity and unmatched quality assurance. 

**Job Purpose:**

Responsible for supporting Team Leaders of allocated lines to achieve agreed line output targets through effective efficiency performance. Regularly review core metric targets for safety, quality, people, delivery and cost and agree actions to address any missed targets. Engage and challenge support functions to facilitate the achievement of line targets. Take responsibility for the broader strategic targets of the CPM function within your allocated lines and help Team Leaders to recognise the need to support this.

**This is a permanent position working from 6.00am to 6.30pm - 3 days on/3 days off with a competitive salary.**

## Requirements

-   Safety – Proactive approach to reduce the risk of an accident and/or injury.

-   Quality – Be recognised for product quality by building team standards that promote right first time to meet or exceed customers’ expectations.

-   People – Support Team Leaders to engage and involve staff to allow them to perform at their best and to contribute to line performance improvements.  Develop Team Leader skills to be able to manage and present their line performance effectively.

-   Delivery – Use CI methodology to identify and eliminate waste. Build cross-functional effectiveness through the engagement of support functions with operational staff.

-   Cost – Allocate resource to the lines and use RCA to identify and address excess costs.

**Knowledge, Skills and Experience:**

-   Someone with significant knowledge and experience of food manufacturing, processing and operations are essential.
-   Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
-   Ability to multitask and work under own initiative to deliver to deadlines.
-   Ambition to grow personally within the business and grow the team below.

## Benefits

**31 days annual leave per year** (after probation).

**Annual Holiday Purchase Scheme** - Need a little more time off? Purchase additional annual leave.

**Company Pension Scheme** - Helping you plan for the future with access to our company pension scheme.

**Death in Service Benefit** - Eligible salaried employees are covered by our Death in Service benefit, providing financial support and peace of mind for your loved ones.

**Refer a Friend Scheme** - Earn up to £500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to join Kepak.

**Free On-Site Parking** - Our site has dedicated staff parking, available free of charge for all colleagues.

**Subsidised On-Site Canteen** - Enjoy a variety of freshly prepared hot meals and food options at reduced prices in our on-site canteen.

**Cycle to Work Scheme** - Save money on a new bike and cycling equipment through our salary sacrifice scheme.

**Electric Vehicle Scheme** - Access an electric vehicle through our salary sacrifice scheme.

**Long Service Awards** - We recognise, acknowledge and celebrate the loyalty, dedication and valuable contributions of our long-serving colleagues.

**Discounted Gym Memberships** - Support your health and wellbeing with access to discounted gym memberships.

**Training and Development** - We are committed to helping you grow your career through structured onboarding, regular online and in-person training, and clear opportunities for career progression.

**Mentoring and Leadership Development Programmes** - Whether you're looking to build new skills or take the next step in your career, our mentoring and leadership development programmes are designed to help you reach your full potential.

**GroceryAid Employee Assistance Programme** - Free and confidential emotional, practical and financial support for all Kepak colleagues, including access to counselling, mental health support, legal guidance and a 24/7 confidential helpline.

**Financial Advice & Will Writing** - Access free mortgage advice and a complimentary will writing service as part of your employee benefits package.

## Apply

[Apply at Kepak Group](https://apply.workable.com/kepak/j/18EB727551/apply)

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