Mason James Appointments (UK) Ltd
Production Supervisor
Production Supervisor at Mason James Appointments (UK) Ltd, based in Ashford, Kent, paying £30,000 - £39,999 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £30,000 - £39,999 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Ashford, Kent
- Closing date
- Sector
- Engineering & Manufacturing
27% below the typical rate for engineering & manufacturing
Reference 5419220578
About the role
Production Supervisor Food/Drink Manufacturing Shifts: 40 hourrs per week, Monday to Friday weekly rotating patterns of 6:30am to 3pm and 2:30pm to 11pm. Starting Salary: GBP35,000 rising 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 Lead and support your team to hit daily safety, quality, and production targets. Deliver clear shift briefs and ensure accurate start–up checks and documentation. Manage effective handovers with the incoming Supervisor/Manager. Monitor performance against plan, flagging downtime or issues promptly. Log maintenance defects and coordinate with Engineering to minimise disruption. Coach, motivate, and multiskill team members; support training and development. Complete end–of–shift reports and ensure accurate data is captured. Drive continuous improvement using lean tools and team–based problem–solving. Support investigations, underperformance management, and staff reviews. About You At least 2 years experience in food, drink, FMCG or similar manufacturing. Good understanding of HACCP, allergens, GMP and food safety requirements. Proven experience leading or supervising a production team. Strong communicator with the ability to motivate and challenge. Good planning, coordination and numerical skills. Confident using MS Office and production reporting systems. Resilient, proactive, and leads by example. Why Apply? Monday Friday rotating shifts with no weekends. Supportive leadership role with real influence on performance and standards. 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.
Reference: 5419220578 · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 24 Nov 2026 · Listed via Mason James Appointments (UK) Ltd
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