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Production Supervisor

Medway Permanent £32,000 - £35,000 per year View Job Description
Responsible for managing the shift team to ensure the safe delivery and storage of goods in and the accurate blending, production and packaging of products out (inclusive of bonded and duty paid) which meet client expectations and time frames. Whilst supervising the shift, ensuring all quality and H&S procedures are met and maintained by the team to company and client satisfaction.
  • Previous Supervisory experience required
  • Previous Food Manufacturing experience required

About Our Client

The company is a small-sized organisation operating within the FMCG industry, seeking a production supervisor to join their growing team.

Job Description

  • Managing a team's day to day operations
  • Responsible for the correct delivery and safety protocols being observed when supplies arrive on site, this includes the successful connection of tankers to vats and safe unloading of all deliveries.
  • Ensure deliveries are correctly and quickly stored in the relevant warehouse areas whilst adhering to stock management and stock rotation protocols.
  • Ensure the production programme is distributed and communicated to all Production Operatives on a daily basis, and each member of the team is clear on their production targets / client orders for the day.
  • Liaise and communicate closely with Supply Chain to plan the arrival of inbound Goods into the Bonded Warehouse
  • Responsible for ensuring that the correct paperwork and labels are completed and attached to goods out by the Production Team by running spot checks and following up on any issues.
  • Responsible for ensuring that the daily production programme is adhered to, orders are correct according to customer requirements and loaded onto the correct vehicles.
  • Oversee all Health & Safety during the shift, ensuring that all the Production Team conform to legislative standards and undertake all policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment and ensure that all products meet health & safety standards.
  • Deliver against all quality, hygiene and product safety standards including allergen control and CCPs
  • Ensure that the appropriate clothing and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) issued by the company is worn at all times by myself and my colleagues
  • Drive the company Forklift Truck and operate all machinery and equipment in which I have the appropriate training, safely following company and health and safety procedures at all times.
  • Act as a 'Key Holder' and ensure that the buildings are secured at end of day and attend the site if the alarm is triggered at night.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Production Supervisor should have:

  • Experience in a supervisory role within FMCG
  • Proven ability to manage teams and coordinate workflows effectively.
  • Forklift license is desierable
  • Current up to date knowledge and hands-on experience in operating the intricacies of a Bonded warehouse & duty paid product will be of benefit.
  • Knowledge of safety and quality standards relevant to manufacturing.
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Proficiency in using production management tools and systems.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary of £31,500-£35,500 annually, depending on experience.
  • Shift pattern Mon-Fri
  • Permanent position offering stability and growth opportunities.
  • Opportunity to work in a small-sized company with a strong focus on quality.
  • Located in Rochester, providing a convenient work location.
  • Supportive environment to develop leadership and technical skills.



Contact
Amy Fenlon
Quote job ref
JN-082025-6817167
Phone number
+44 1622 604 513

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Production, Manufacturing
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Medway
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Amy Fenlon
Consultant phone
+44 1622 604 513
Job reference
JN-082025-6817167