Production Supervisor

1 Days Old

Production Supervisor – Food/Drink Manufacturing

Shifts: Weekly Rotating – 7am–3pm / 3pm–11pm, Monday to Friday
Salary: £31,037, rising to £34,141 after 6-month probation
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

A great opportunity for an experienced Production Supervisor or Senior Team Leader to join a fast-paced food & beverage manufacturing environment. You’ll support the Shift Manager, lead the production team, and ensure daily targets are achieved safely and efficiently.

The Role

Reporting to the Shift Manager, you’ll oversee a team of Production Operatives, ensuring people, materials, and processes are in place to deliver the production plan. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll be visible on the shop floor, driving standards and supporting continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

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Lead and support your team to hit daily safety, quality, and production targets.

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Deliver clear shift briefs and ensure accurate start-up checks and documentation.

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Manage effective handovers with the incoming Supervisor/Manager.

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Monitor performance against plan, flagging downtime or issues promptly.

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Log maintenance defects and coordinate with Engineering to minimise disruption.

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Coach, motivate, and multiskill team members; support training and development.

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Complete end-of-shift reports and ensure accurate data is captured.

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Drive continuous improvement using lean tools and team-based problem-solving.

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Support investigations, underperformance management, and staff reviews.

About You

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At least 2 years’ experience in food, drink, FMCG or similar manufacturing.

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Good understanding of HACCP, allergens, GMP and food safety requirements.

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Proven experience leading or supervising a production team.

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Strong communicator with the ability to motivate and challenge.

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Good planning, coordination and numerical skills.

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Confident using MS Office and production reporting systems.

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Resilient, proactive, and leads by example.

Why Apply?

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Monday–Friday rotating shifts with no weekends.

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Clear salary progression: £31,037 → £34,141 after probation.

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Supportive leadership role with real influence on performance and standards.

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Strong development opportunities within a continuous improvement culture.

If you’re a capable Production Supervisor or an experienced Team Leader looking for a step up, apply today to find out more
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Location:
Headcorn
Salary:
£31,000 - £34,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Manufacturing/Surveying

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