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Production Supervisor

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 35,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Aylesford, Kent

Expire in: 11 hours

Job Description

Production Supervisor

Kent (onsite)

£35,000 - £40,000

Shift Pattern: Friday - Tuesday

Alexander Steele Recruitment are supporting a successful FMCG manufacturing business with the appointment of a Manufacturing Supervisor.

This is an opportunity for an experienced production leader who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where quality, efficiency and people development are key. The role is hands-on, leading day-to-day production activity and ensuring manufacturing lines operate safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

The position operates on a days-based shift pattern, working Friday to Tuesday with two consecutive rest days mid-week.

Key Responsibilities

  * 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.

Candidate Profile

  * 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

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