Process Operations Supervisor

Process Operations Supervisor

Location:

Rochester, Kent

Salary:
Competitive + Benefits

Hours:

Full Time

We are currently recruiting for a Process Operations Supervisor to join a well-established manufacturing business in Rochester. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced production, manufacturing or operations leader to take ownership of a key operational area, ensuring safety, quality, delivery and productivity targets are consistently achieved.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading day-to-day manufacturing operations, driving continuous improvement initiatives and developing a high-performing team within a fast‑paced production environment.

• Lead and supervise daily production and process operations to achieve operational targets.
• Ensure manufacturing plans and schedules are delivered efficiently and on time.
• Monitor and manage key performance indicators including Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, OEE, downtime, yield and productivity.
• Coordinate staffing levels, workload allocation and resource planning.
• Identify, investigate and resolve production issues while escalating concerns when required.
• Promote and maintain a strong health and safety culture across the operation.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, quality standards and operational requirements.
• Lead, coach and develop operators, technicians and production personnel.
• Manage training, performance reviews, competency assessments and employee development.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement and 5S initiatives.
• Use problem‑solving techniques such as Root Cause Analysis and Kaizen to improve operational performance.
• Analyse production data and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality and output.
• Work closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Planning and Supply Chain teams to support operational success.

• Previous experience in a Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor, Operations Supervisor, Team Leader or similar leadership role.
• Experience with in a manufacturing, production, process, engineering, pharmaceutical, chemical or FMCG environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience monitoring KPIs and driving operational performance.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, 5S or Operational Excellence methodologies.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem‑solving abilities.
• A proactive approach with the ability to motivate and develop teams.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

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