Production Supervisor

Mason James Appointments (UK) Ltd; Headcorn; Presencial; GBP 32.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Mason James Appointments (UK) Ltd has a Production Supervisor role in a fast-paced food and beverage manufacturing environment. You will support the Shift Manager, lead a production team on rotating shifts, and ensure daily targets are met safely and efficiently.

The role requires hands-on leadership on the shop floor, driving standards, coaching staff, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Formación

• At least 2 years' experience in food, drink, FMCG or similar manufacturing.
• Strong HACCP, allergens, GMP knowledge.
• Experience leading or supervising a production team.
• Proficient with MS Office and production reporting systems.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and support your team to hit daily safety, quality, and production targets.
• Deliver clear shift briefs and ensure accurate start-up checks and documentation.
• Manage effective handovers with the incoming Supervisor/Manager.
• Monitor performance against plan, flag downtime or issues promptly.
• Log maintenance defects and coordinate with Engineering to minimise disruption.
• Coach, motivate, and multiskill team members; support training and development.
• Complete end-of-shift reports and ensure accurate data is captured.
• Drive continuous improvement using lean tools and team-based problem-solving.
• Support investigations, underperformance management, and staff reviews.

Conocimientos

Team leadership

Communication

Numerical skills

MS Office

Herramientas

Production reporting systems

Descripción del empleo

Production Supervisor - Food/Drink Manufacturing

Shifts: 40 hourrs per week, Monday to Friday weekly rotating patterns of 6:30am to 3pm and 2:30pm to 11pm.

Starting Salary: £35,000 rising after 6-month probation

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

A great opportunity for an experienced Production Supervisor or Senior Team Leader to join a fast-paced food & beverage manufacturing environment. You'll support the Shift Manager, lead the production team, and ensure daily targets are achieved safely and efficiently.

The Role

Reporting to the Shift Manager, you'll oversee a team of Production Operatives, ensuring people, materials, and processes are in place to deliver the production plan. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll be visible on the shop floor, driving standards and supporting continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support your team to hit daily safety, quality, and production targets.
• Deliver clear shift briefs and ensure accurate start-up checks and documentation.
• Manage effective handovers with the incoming Supervisor/Manager.
• Monitor performance against plan, flagging downtime or issues promptly.
• Log maintenance defects and coordinate with Engineering to minimise disruption.
• Coach, motivate, and multiskill team members; support training and development.
• Complete end-of-shift reports and ensure accurate data is captured.
• Drive continuous improvement using lean tools and team-based problem-solving.
• Support investigations, underperformance management, and staff reviews.

About You

• At least 2 years' experience in food, drink, FMCG or similar manufacturing.
• Good understanding of HACCP, allergens, GMP and food safety requirements.
• Proven experience leading or supervising a production team.
• Strong communicator with the ability to motivate and challenge.
• Good planning, coordination and numerical skills.
• Confident using MS Office and production reporting systems.
• Resilient, proactive, and leads by example.

Why Apply?

• Monday-Friday rotating shifts with no weekends.
• Supportive leadership role with real influence on performance and standards.
• Strong development opportunities within a continuous improvement culture.