Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor - Food ManufacturingLocation: RochesterSalary: £50,000-£55,000, depending on experienceHours: Monday to Thursday, 6am-6pmContract: PermanentWe re recruiting a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead a team of eight operators within an established food manufacturing business in Rochester.This is an opportunity for a technically minded production leader who enjoys understanding processes, solving problems and helping a team deliver consistent results.Experience in confectionery, jam, preserves or similar food manufacturing processes would be particularly relevant. You ll bring an understanding of how ingredients, temperature, mixing and process conditions affect product quality, alongside the leadership skills to keep daily production running effectively.The roleYou ll oversee the department s day-to-day production activity, ensuring the team works safely and efficiently to meet quality and output requirements.Your responsibilities will include:Leading and supporting a team of eight production operators, setting clear expectations and maintaining high standards.Organising daily production, allocating tasks and responding to changing priorities.Monitoring production performance and addressing issues affecting output, quality, waste or downtime.Investigating process problems and working with relevant colleagues to resolve them.Coaching operators and helping them develop their skills and understanding of the process.Maintaining food safety, hygiene, health ..... full job details .....