Production Supervisor

PrepWorld Ltd; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream – track your earnings and 5

Free on-site parking with EV charging

Regular staff events

Staff restaurant with subsidised meals

Genuine career progression

Job summary

PrepWorld Ltd is seeking a proactive Production Supervisor to lead night operations at our Gravesend facility. You will develop Area Team Leaders, uphold safety and quality standards, and ensure accurate production documentation and processes.

You will manage production staff across the night shift, drive performance improvements, and coordinate with the Shift Manager to deliver targets and smooth handovers in a fast-moving food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Proactive and hands-on production leadership.
• Experience leading Area Team Leaders and production staff.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and GMP standards.

Responsibilities

• Train, mentor, and support Area Team Leaders to drive performance.
• Act as the first point of contact for the production area.
• Enforce company policies and procedures with the team.
• Ensure safe use of facilities and equipment and maintain a safe environment.
• Lead night-shift operations and oversee attendance and labour usage.
• Review performance with the Shift Manager and ensure effective handovers.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Safety compliance

GMP

Documentation

Job description

• Location: Unit K, Springhead Enterprise Park, Northfleet, Gravesend

PrepWorld is seeking a proactive and hands‑on Production Supervisor on Nights to support our expanding food manufacturing operations. In this key leadership role, you will develop and guide Area Team Leaders, uphold high operational and safety standards, and ensure all production documentation and processes are completed accurately.

This is an ideal opportunity for a confident, people‑focused leader who thrives in a fast‑moving environment and is committed to delivering safe, high‑quality, and efficient production performance.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Train, mentor, and support Area Team Leaders to drive strong team performance.
• Act as the first point of contact for your designated production area.
• Lead by example and consistently enforce company policies and procedures.
• Safety, Quality & Compliance

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure safe use of all facilities and equipment, maintaining a safe working environment for all.
• Safeguard product safety, legality, and quality standards, ensuring CCPs are fully adhered to.
• Maintain excellent GMP standards and promote a “clean as you go” culture across production areas.
• Monitor and challenge performance in efficiency, waste, H&S, and overall compliance.

People & Workforce Management

• Manage production staff across the facility during night operations.
• Ensure efficient use of labour to achieve business targets, identifying skills gaps where needed.
• Ensure the Time & Attendance (T&A) system is updated daily with accurate recorded hours.
• Performance & Continuous Improvement
• Attend daily and weekly meetings with the Shift Manager to review performance, identify issues, and propose preventative measures.
• Liaise daily with the Senior Supervisor on production targets and deliver effective end‑of‑shift handovers.
• Participate in taste panels and encourage your reporting teams to engage.
• Deputise for the Senior Supervisor during absences.

Working Conditions

• Regular manual handling as part of daily duties.
• Frequent work in cold storage environments.
• Must maintain an alert and safety‑focused mindset when working near PPTs and moving machinery

What We Provide

• Wagestream – track your earnings and access up to 50% of your pay as you earn it.
• Free on‑site parking with electric vehicle charging points.
• Regular staff events and a supportive team environment.
• Staff restaurant offering heavily subsidised hot and cold meals.
• Genuine career progression opportunities.

Shift Pattern

Wednesday to Saturday

• (4 days on, 3 days off)
• 18:30 – 06:00 (Night shift)

Salary (Paid Weekly)

• Depending on experience:
• £15.41+ £0.50 night shift allowance per hour
• £16.23+ £0.50 night shift allowance per hour