Lead Production Supervisor - Food & FMCG; Onsite

Production Supervisor

Location:

Kent (onsite)

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000

Shift Pattern:
Friday - Tuesday (days‑based shift, Friday to Tuesday with two consecutive rest days mid‑week)

• Take ownership of daily production performance, ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality operations.
• Ensure manufacturing and packing lines run effectively in line with customer and specification requirements.
• Organise daily production planning, forecasting, and labour allocation.
• Lead, motivate, and support production teams with a strong focus on safety, quality, and productivity.
• Ensure all Health & Safety, food safety, and hygiene procedures are fully complied with.
• Complete daily production reporting, including performance, waste, and cost data.
• Work closely with QA, Warehouse, Engineering, and Supply Chain functions to support operational delivery.
• Monitor equipment performance and Escalate issues to maintenance when required.
• Train, coach, and develop team members, identifying skills gaps and succession opportunities.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including waste, weight control, and quality records.
• Uphold site hygiene standards and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Proven experience in a production supervisory or team leadership role, ideally within food or FMCG manufacturing.
• Confident, visible leader with strong people‑management and communication skills.
• Proactive, solution‑focused mindset with the ability to manage challenges in a fast‑moving environment.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Good understanding of production planning, performance management, and cost control.
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Able to delegate effectively, follow up actions, and hold teams to account.
• Collaborative team player, comfortable working cross‑functionally.
• Values‑led working style focused on integrity, trust, and continuous improvement.