Production Supervisor - Mids, Monday - Friday
Afternoon Shift Premium offered!
Aylesford, Kent
Unlock your potential with Prinova
We are Prinova, a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions, and trusted by the world’s best-known food, beverage, and nutrition brands.
Part of the NAGASE Group, our expertise lies in Ingredient Distribution, Manufacturing Solutions, and Customised Services. Our global network of colleagues, located in offices and manufacturing facilities around the world, delivers sustainable value-added solutions to our customers. We are recognised for our deep expertise, commitment to excellence, and bold innovation, which have earned us a strong reputation as a trusted industry leader.
Wherever your career is headed, you’ll find direction, opportunity, and belonging with us.
What is a Production Supervisor role at Prinova?
To work closely with production and warehouse teams and to liaise with the Operations Manager. Ensure that Team Leaders follow the program, the general housekeeping of the shift and correct batch completion.
What’s in it for you?
* Personal growth, including training and development opportunities
* Health Cash Plan
* Subsidised gym membership
* Discretionary bonus
* Access to flexible pay with Aslan
What to expect?
* Deliver the production programme and complete daily/weekly shift plans.
* Maintain compliance with internal and customer audit standards.
* Monitor batch documentation at all stages and complete all required reports and production admin.
* Support upcoming production planning to meet KPIs and deadlines; record daily KPIs.
* Ensure SOPs and GMP are followed; oversee day‑to‑day production activities and support Operatives.
* Train Operatives in line with procedures and maintain accurate training records.
* Provide daily updates to the Production Manager; oversee pre‑blends.
* Hold weekly team meetings and drive continuous process improvements.
* Manage timesheets for employees and agency staff.
* Complete daily SIC sheets and record deviations electronically.
Carry out HR-related tasks (absence management, development, reviews, recruitment, disciplinary).
* Approve holidays, manage absence, and maintain accurate records in e‑days.
Does this sound like you?
* Minimum two years’ experience in a supervisory role within manufacturing
* Strong people management and team‑leadership skills
* Proven project management experience
* Experience in change management and driving continuous improvement
* Solid understanding of performance management processes
* Experience handling disciplinary procedures
* Confident communicator with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the business
* High level of numeracy, with strong accuracy and attention to detail
* Ability to multi‑task, prioritise, and manage time effectively
* Capable of leading, coaching, and developing a small team
* Ability to quickly learn and operate an in‑house computer systems
Interested? We would love to hear from you!
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