Production Supervisor

1 week ago


Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Job Title: Production Supervisor - Food Industry

Location:

Margate, Kent

Salary: Approximately £23,809 per year (based on £12.21 per hour)

Hours: Monday to Thursday 1pm - 11pm

We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor - Food Industry to join our team in Margate, Kent. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the daily production operations, ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Lead a team of up to 16 to ensure production schedules are achieved.
  2. Support shift supervisor to enable the safe and efficient production of products.
  3. Ensure Health and Safety procedures and policies are followed.
  4. Deputise in the absence of the shift supervisor.
  5. Implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimise production processes.
  6. Conduct spot checks on all processes from mixing to packing finished product.
  7. Process and complete documentation for the safe production of products and full traceability.
  8. Set clear performance goals and provide feedback to support individual and team development.
  9. Oversee the daily production schedule, monitor workflow, and coordinate resources.
  10. Ensure products meet company quality standards by conducting regular quality checks.
  11. Monitor and manage stock levels of materials, packaging, and other supplies.
  12. Prepare shift reports and communicate effectively with other departments.
  13. Ensure the production area is always audit ready.
  14. Carry out performance reviews at the set frequency for team members.
  15. Identify talent within the production target and feedback to line manager.
  16. Plan resource around break times to ensure continuous production.
  17. Raise training requirements for team and self to line manager.
  18. Provide feedback on current performance and report issues where relevant.
  19. Raise machine breakdowns and defects following the correct procedure.

Requirements:

  • Previous experience as a team leader/supervisor in a food production environment
  • Strong understanding of food safety, quality standards, HACCP, and health and safety regulations

Benefits:

  • 16 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • 2 staff events per year
  • Vouchers on birthday
  • BUPA EAP programme


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