Production Supervisor in Headcorn, Kent
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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
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Lead and support your team to hit daily safety, quality, and production targets.
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Deliver clear shift briefs and ensure accurate start-up checks and documentation.
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Manage effective handovers with the incoming Supervisor/Manager.
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Monitor performance against plan, flagging downtime or issues promptly.
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Log maintenance defects and coordinate with Engineering to minimise disruption.
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Coach, motivate, and multiskill team members; support training and development.
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Complete end-of-shift reports and ensure accurate data is captured.
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Drive continuous improvement using lean tools and team-based problem-solving.
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Support investigations, underperformance management, and staff reviews.
About You
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At least 2 years’ experience in food, drink, FMCG or similar manufacturing.
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Good understanding of HACCP, allergens, GMP and food safety requirements.
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Proven experience leading or supervising a production team.
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Strong communicator with the ability to motivate and challenge.
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Good planning, coordination and numerical skills.
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Confident using MS Office and production reporting systems.
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Resilient, proactive, and leads by example.
Why Apply?
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Monday–Friday rotating shifts with no weekends.
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Clear salary progression: £31,037 → £34,141 after probation.
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Supportive leadership role with real influence on performance and standards.
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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
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- Location:
- Headcorn
- Job Type:
- FullTime