Production Supervisor

Kandhu Recruitment; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the food and beverage sector is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor for a full-time, permanent role in Aylesford. The ideal candidate will oversee a key shift, ensuring efficient operations while driving performance and safety standards. With a competitive salary of £41,000 and opportunities for personal growth, this role is perfect for a proactive leader ready to make an impact.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan

Subsidised gym membership

Discretionary bonus scheme

Flexible pay access

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience supervising or managing a production team.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience in project work and continuous improvement is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support production and warehouse teams.
• Monitor production plans and ensure timely batch completion.
• Maintain compliance with internal processes and customer audit standards.
• Train and support team members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Compliance

Continuous Improvement

Job description

(6am - 2pm, Monday - Friday)

Full-time | Permanent | Aylesford, Kent


Salary: £41,000 per annum

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Production Supervisor to join a well-established manufacturing business operating within the food, beverage, and nutrition sectors. This full-time, permanent position is ideal for a proactive and hands-on individual looking to take the next step in their leadership career.

You'll be joining a fast-paced and growing production environment in Aylesford, Kent, overseeing a key shift and driving performance, safety, and continuous improvement across the floor.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support production and warehouse teams to ensure the shift runs smoothly and efficiently

Monitor production plans and ensure timely batch completion in line with schedule

Maintain compliance with internal processes and customer audit standards

Complete shift documentation, reporting, and admin accurately and on time

Train and support team members, maintaining up-to-date training records

Coordinate with other departments to ensure effective communication and planning

Manage timesheets, holiday approvals, absence records, and other HR-related duties

Support ongoing improvement projects and contribute to factory performance targets

Uphold high standards of health & safety, hygiene, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)What's on Offer

Competitive salary of £41,000 per annum

Personal growth and development opportunities

Health Cash Plan

Subsidised gym membership

Discretionary bonus scheme

Flexible pay accessAbout You

Minimum 2 years' experience supervising or managing a production team

Strong leadership and communication skills with a hands-on approach

Able to multitask, prioritise workload, and work under pressure

Confident dealing with KPIs, training, planning, and compliance

Experience in project work and continuous improvement is highly desirable

Comfortable managing agency staff and working closely with HR functionsIf you're a motivated production professional ready to take on your next challenge, we want to hear from you.

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