Production Shift Supervisor

Alexander Steele Recruitment; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant for a food manufacturing client in Kent. The role involves managing a production shift team to meet targets, ensuring adherence to safety standards, and driving continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience in food manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of food safety practices. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a challenging environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory role within a food manufacturing or similar environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills required.
• Familiarity with food safety standards is essential.
• Comfortable working with performance metrics and production targets.
• Basic IT and reporting skills.
• Flexible approach and a hands-on, proactive attitude.
• Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a production team to meet targets.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Support individual development plans.
• Maintain clear and effective communication during and between shifts.
• Support shift KPI delivery across efficiency, waste, quality, and attendance.
• Investigate non-conformances and contribute to performance reviews and daily meetings.
• Maintain accurate production records and shift documentation.
• Coordinate smooth shift handovers.
• Raise people-related concerns with management and HR as required.

Skills

Supervisory experience in food manufacturing

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of BRC and HACCP standards

Proactive attitude

Basic IT and reporting skills

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

Senior Recruitment Consultant - Supply Chain

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off days

Alexander Steele is partnering with a leading Food Manufacturing business based in Kent, who are looking to hire a Production Shift Supervisor. You’ll be responsible for leading and developing a team on shift to meet production, quality, and safety targets while driving continuous improvement on the line.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and manage a production team to meet daily output and quality targets
• Ensure health & safety, hygiene, and compliance standards are followed at all times
• Monitor team performance and support individual development plans
• Maintain clear and effective communication during and between shifts
• Support shift KPI delivery across efficiency, waste, quality, and attendance
• Investigate non-conformances and contribute to performance reviews and daily meetings
• Maintain accurate production records and shift documentation
• Coordinate smooth shift handovers
• Raise people-related concerns with management and HR as required

Skills & Experience

• Experience in a supervisory role within a food manufacturing or similar environment
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Knowledge of BRC, HACCP, and food safety standards
• Comfortable working with performance metrics and production targets
• Basic IT and reporting skills
• Flexible approach and a hands-on, proactive attitude
• Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Manufacturing and Production
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting