Production Senior Supervisor

PrepWorld Ltd; Northfleet; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream

On-site parking with charging points

Staff events

Recognition awards

On-site staff restaurant

Job summary

PrepWorld Ltd is seeking a Production Senior Supervisor to lead a large on-site team during peak times and act as deputy to the Shift Manager. You will guide performance, develop people, and ensure production plans, safety, and quality standards are met across the shift.

The role requires experience managing 50+ staff in a food manufacturing environment, strong Excel skills, and excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a supervisor in food manufacturing.
• Experience supervising 50+ staff.
• Good standard of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Support the Shift Manager to ensure the shift production plan is completed for finished product and WIP within budget.
• Ensure safety, legality and quality standards are adhered to across all shift areas.
• Implement daily operational plans to meet production targets.
• Meet KPIs set by the Shift Manager and drive improvement across the shift.
• Cross reference time and attendance systems and manage discrepancies.
• Mentor, coach and develop Supervisors and ensure training requirements are met.
• Conduct regular performance reviews for direct reports and manage performance.

Skills

Supervisor experience

Excel

English proficiency

People development

Coaching

Organisational skills

Proactive

Job description

• Location: Northfleet, Kent, United Kingdom

PrepWorld is one of the largest fresh cut fruit suppliers in the UK. We supply all major supermarkets 364 days a year, and we are looking for a Production Senior Supervisor. You will be leading a team of upwards of 400 staff on site at peak times. As the deupty to the Shift Manager you will be pivotal in the performance of your shift and the wider business.

Naturally within a high labour environment your passionfor, and proven experience in,developing people, process management and improvement every day,will help you guide the team to new levels of performance.

• Support the Shift Manager to ensure the shift production plan is completed in full for both finished product and WIP at or below budget cost.
• Ensure the safety, legality and quality of our products at all times, and make sure that CCP’s and Food Safety standards are adhered to across all areas of the shift.
• Implementation of daily operational plans to ensure production targets are met.
• Ensure appropriate KPIs set by the Shift Manager are met and that all levels within your shift are actively working towards improving performance.
• Cross reference time and attendance systems for all team members and manage any discrepancies.
• Mentoring, coaching and supporting of Supervisors, ensuring all training requirements are met, identifying and developing talent and ensuring required skill levels for shift team are maintained.
• Conduct regular performance reviews for direct reports and take responsibility for effective performance management of shift staff under your management.
• Support the Shift Manager in maintaining rotas and T&A processes as required.
• Ensure agency staff levels are as booked and all relevant timesheets and paperwork are completed accurately and on time.
• Deliver production plans and make sure appropriate allocation within the factory to each department, communicate target finish times and hours limit to each area.
• Ensure staff hours are utilised in the most efficient way possible on shift, moving people around between roles as appropriate to maximise output of finished product.
• Run investigation and disciplinary meetings for direct reports with the support of HR business partners.
• Attend daily meetings with Production Management & Planning team to deliver profitable plan for the next 24 hour cycle.
• Ensure projects are implemented and embedded on time, to agreed costs and specifications.
• Work closely with other departments to achieve the best possible outcomes for the business.
• Lead by example and help drive CI initiatives and promote and implement the company Ways of Working to production teams.
• Deputise for Shift Manager in their absence – e.g. when closing a shift, midday meetings, holidays etc

Who we are looking for:

• Proven and demonstrable experience (min 3 years) in a Supervisor role within Food Manufacturing(Essential)
• Understanding of operational P&L and able todeliver key messages and direction confidently (Essential)
• Fresh produce experience (Highly desirable)
• Proven and demonstrable experience of supervising a team of 50+ (developing / building a team, supporting and achieving results through others) (Essential)
• IOSH Managing Safely (Highly Desirable)
• Intermediate level of Excel skills (Essential)
• Good standard of written and spoken English

Describing the behaviours required to be successful:

• Proactive
• Organised
• High energy
• Experienced and supportive
• A coach - supporting abd developing their people whilst delivering the plan effectively

What we provide in return:

• Wagestream (track your earnings and instantly access up to 50% of your money as you earn it, without waiting for payday)
• Free, on site parking with electric charge points
• Staff events
• Employee recognition awards + prizesOn site, staff restaurant serving heavily subsidised hot and cold breakfasts and lunches
• A supportive team

Days of work: Wednesday to Saturday

Hours: 05:30am - 17:30 / 18:00pm

Salary: Up to £45,000 depending on experience

Location: Prepworld, Northfleet, DA11 8HH (please check your commute and route before applying)

Sponsorship note: Due to our business type being regulated against higher ethical standards as compared to other industry types, we are unable to accept employees paying for their own sponsorship. As such, this postion has not been budgeted to pay out sponsorshipcosts within the next 2 years, and as such is not suitable for those who require sponsorshipto renew their Visa. If you require sponsorship, we advise to look elsewhere.