Production Supervisor

Mason James Appointments (UK) Ltd; Headcorn; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Production Supervisor to join a fast-paced food and drink manufacturing environment in Headcorn, UK. This role involves overseeing a production team, ensuring safety and efficiency, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates must have a background in food or drink manufacturing with a strong understanding of safety and quality standards, as well as leadership experience. Monday to Friday shifts with a competitive salaries and opportunities for advancement are offered.

Benefits

Clear salary progression

Strong development opportunities

Rotating shifts with no weekends

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Monitor performance against plan, flagging downtime or issues promptly.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning and Coordination

Numerical Skills

Proactive Mindset

Tools

MS Office

Production Reporting Systems

Job description

Production Supervisor - Food/Drink Manufacturing

Shifts: Weekly Rotating - 7am-3pm / 3pm-11pm, Monday to Friday

Salary: £31,037, rising to £34,141 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.
• Clear salary progression: £31,037 → £34,141 after probation.
• Supportive leadership role with real influence on performance and standards.
• Strong development opportunities within a continuous improvement culture.

If you're a capable Production Supervisor or an experienced Team Leader looking for a step up, apply today to find out more.