Production Supervisor

PING IT INC; Chatham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Kent seeks a Production Shift Supervisor to lead and develop a production team. The successful candidate will ensure health and safety compliance, meet production targets, and support team development. The role requires strong leadership and communication skills, with knowledge of food safety standards being essential. Salary ranges from £35,000 to £40,000.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory role within a food manufacturing or similar environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.
• Knowledge of BRC, HACCP, and food safety standards is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and manage a production team to meet targets.
• Ensure health & safety and compliance standards are followed.
• Monitor team performance and support individual development.

Skills

Supervisory experience in food manufacturing

Strong leadership skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of BRC, HACCP, food safety

Comfortable with performance metrics

Basic IT skills

Hands-on and proactive attitude

Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

Production Shift Supervisor

Location: Kent

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Salary - £35,000 - £40,000

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. Youll be responsible for leading and developing a team on shift to meet production, quality, and safety targets while driving continuous improvement on the line.

Key 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
  
  

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