Production Senior Supervisor

PrepWorld; Northfleet; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream

Free on-site parking

Staff events

Employee recognition awards

On-site staff restaurant

Supportive team

Job summary

PrepWorld, a leading fresh cut fruit supplier in the UK, seeks a Production Senior Supervisor to lead a large shift on-site at Northfleet. You will support the Shift Manager, drive production plans, ensure quality and safety, and mentor a large team to achieve performance targets.

The role requires proven supervision experience in food manufacturing, strong Excel skills, and the ability to manage KPIs while coordinating multiple departments to maximise output. Competitive salary up to £45,000.

Qualifications

• Proven and demonstrable experience (min 3 years) in a Supervisor role within Food Manufacturing
• Understanding of operational P&L and able to deliver key messages and direction confidently
• Fresh produce experience (Highly desirable)
• Proven experience supervising a team of 50+
• Intermediate Excel skills

Responsibilities

• Support the Shift Manager to ensure the shift production plan is completed in full for finished product and WIP
• Ensure safety, legality and quality of products and compliance with CCPs and Food Safety standards
• Implement daily operational plans to meet production targets
• Meet KPIs and drive performance improvements across the shift
• Cross-reference time and attendance systems and manage discrepancies
• Mentor and develop Supervisors and ensure training requirements are met
• Conduct regular performance reviews for direct reports
• Maintain rotas and timesheets; manage agency staffing
• Coordinate production scheduling and allocate workload to departments
• Maximise output while optimising staff utilisation
• Lead investigations and disciplinary meetings with HR support
• Attend daily meetings with Production Management & Planning for 24h cycle
• Ensure projects are implemented on time and within costs
• Collaborate with other departments for best outcomes
• Promote CI initiatives and the Ways of Working on the floor
• Deputise for Shift Manager as required

Skills

People leadership

Performance management

Operational excellence

Written and spoken English

Education

IOSH Managing Safely

Tools

Excel

Job description

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 + prizes
• On site, staff restaurant serving heavily subsidised hot and cold breakfasts and lunches
• A supportive team

Days of work: Sunday to Wednesday

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.