Shift Production Supervisor

Puratos; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Overtime opportunities

Shift rotation (06:00-14:00 / 14:00-22

Training days in 2026

Employee benefits platform

Cycle to work

Job summary

Puratos in Sittingbourne is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee four Pie Filling production lines, ensuring targets, quality, food safety, and health & safety standards are met. You will lead, train, and mentor production staff while coordinating with other departments for seamless workflow.

The role emphasizes continuous process improvement, accurate record-keeping, and proactive maintenance to minimise downtime.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Production Supervisor in a food processing environment.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, quality control, and health and safety regulations.
• Excellent leadership and team supervision skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication and numeracy skills.
• Food Safety and HACCP qualifications.
• Curious about digital tools, data & AI and comfortable learning new systems to make work safer, simpler, and more efficient.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of the Pie Filling lines.
• Ensure production targets are met while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Monitor and optimise production processes to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Train, mentor, support and motivate production staff to achieve their best performance.
• Conduct regular inspections and maintenance of equipment to ensure smooth operations.
• Implement and enforce health and safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate production records and reports.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless workflow and communication.

Skills

Production supervision

Food safety knowledge

Leadership

Problem solving

Time management

Communication

Numeracy

Interpersonal skills

Digital tools literacy

AI and data interest

Education

HACCP certification

Job description

Are you passionate about shaping the future of food? At Puratos, we turn bold ideas into lasting impact through innovation, expertise, and a commitment to well-being.

To strengthen our team in Sittingbourne, we are looking for:

Your Mission

Reporting to the Production Manager, the successful candidate will work in our factory supervising four production lines within our Pie Filling department, ensuring that their team collaborates efficiently, achieving challenging production targets whilst meeting our meticulous food quality, food safety, and health & safety standards.

What you will do

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of the Pie Filling lines.
• Ensure production targets are met while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Monitor and optimise production processes to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Train, mentor, support and motivate production staff to achieve their best performance.
• Conduct regular inspections and maintenance of equipment to ensure smooth operations.
• Implement and enforce health and safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate production records and reports.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless workflow and communication.

What we expect from you

• Proven experience as a Production Supervisor or similar role in a food processing environment.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, quality control, and health and safety regulations.
• Excellent leadership and team supervision skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve production issues effectively.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication and numeracy skills.
• Food Safety and HACCP qualifications.
• You are curious about digital tools, data & AI and comfortable learning new systems to make work safer, simpler, and more efficient.

What you can expect from Puratos

• Rate of pay: £16.59 per hour.
• Working pattern: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week, with the potential for overtime during
• peak production periods. Shifts will alternate on a weekly basis between 06:00 - 14:00 and 14:00 – 22:00.
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Innovative ingredients for bakers, patissiers and chocolatiers
• Comprehensive training and support, with 5 training days planned for every worker in 2026.
• Employee benefits platform.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• A positive and inclusive work environment.

We are committed to fostering an environment where you can grow, innovate, and make an impact. If you're looking for a workplace that values transparency, development, and passion, we'd love to hear from you!

Our Mission

At Puratos, we believe that food has extraordinary power in people’s lives. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we turn innovation and food culture into opportunities for our customers’ success. We continuously improve the way we work by being curious about digital innovation — including data, automation and AI — to learn, collaborate and create impact together.

We want to move the planet forward by creating innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. With over 11,000 employees in over 85 countries and turnover of 3.6 billion euros (2025), Puratos thrives on innovation, a pioneering spirit, and a unique culture. Our strong growth and commitment to local communities make working at Puratos truly special.

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.We are more than 10.000 employees in over 80 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3 billion euros (in 2023). Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.