Production Supervisor

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

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business in Aylesford is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor. This full-time, permanent role involves overseeing production teams, ensuring compliance with standards, and driving performance in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan

Subsidised gym membership

Discretionary bonus scheme

Flexible pay access

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience supervising or managing a production team.
• 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.
• Uphold high standards of health & safety and hygiene.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Job description

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Production Supervisor
(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 access

About 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 functions

If you're a motivated production professional ready to take on your next challenge, we want to hear from you.

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