Production Supervisor
Location: Kent (onsite)
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000
Shift Pattern: Friday - Tuesday (days‑based shift, Friday to Tuesday with two consecutive rest days mid‑week)
Key Responsibilities
* Take ownership of daily production performance, ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality operations.
* Ensure manufacturing and packing lines run effectively in line with customer and specification requirements.
* Organise daily production planning, forecasting, and labour allocation.
* Lead, motivate, and support production teams with a strong focus on safety, quality, and productivity.
* Ensure all Health & Safety, food safety, and hygiene procedures are fully complied with.
* Complete daily production reporting, including performance, waste, and cost data.
* Work closely with QA, Warehouse, Engineering, and Supply Chain functions to support operational delivery.
* Monitor equipment performance and Escalate issues to maintenance when required.
* Train, coach, and develop team members, identifying skills gaps and succession opportunities.
* Maintain accurate documentation, including waste, weight control, and quality records.
* Uphold site hygiene standards and continuous improvement initiatives.
Candidate Profile
* Proven experience in a production supervisory or team leadership role, ideally within food or FMCG manufacturing.
* Confident, visible leader with strong people‑management and communication skills.
* Proactive, solution‑focused mindset with the ability to manage challenges in a fast‑moving environment.
* Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
* Good understanding of production planning, performance management, and cost control.
* Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word.
* Able to delegate effectively, follow up actions, and hold teams to account.
* Collaborative team player, comfortable working cross‑functionally.
* Values‑led working style focused on integrity, trust, and continuous improvement.
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