Production Supervisor

About Puratos

Puratos develops advanced food solutions that support people’s health and wellbeing. As a worldwide specialist in ingredients for bakery, patisserie, and chocolate, the company helps customers grow by combining technology and food knowledge from around the world to create new business opportunities.

The business employs more than 11,000 people across over 87 countries and has a consolidated turnover of 3.4 billion euros. Its growth is driven by a strong focus on innovation, a pioneering mindset, and a distinctive company culture, along with ongoing support for local communities.

Role Overview

Puratos Fourayes, near Sittingbourne in Kent, is hiring a Production Supervisor to join the team at its Sittingbourne site. The role reports to the Production Manager and involves overseeing four production lines within the Pie Filling department. The postholder will help ensure the team works effectively to hit demanding output targets while consistently meeting food quality, food safety, and health and safety standards.

Key Duties

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day activity across the Pie Filling production lines.
• Make sure production goals are achieved without compromising quality or safety.
• Review and improve production methods to raise efficiency and cut down waste.
• Support, coach, train, and encourage production employees to perform at a high level.
• Carry out routine checks and oversee equipment upkeep to keep operations running smoothly.
• Apply and uphold health and safety procedures and regulations.
• Keep precise production logs, records, and reports.
• Work with other teams to maintain smooth communication and workflow.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will bring experience supervising production or a comparable role in a food manufacturing or food processing setting. They should understand production workflows, quality assurance, and health and safety compliance, and be comfortable solving operational issues quickly and effectively.

Strong leadership, planning, and time management abilities are important, along with good people skills. Clear written and verbal communication, plus solid numeracy, are also required. Food Safety and HACCP qualifications are expected.

Working Pattern and Benefits

This is a Monday to Friday role totalling 40 hours per week. Shift patterns rotate weekly between 06:00 to 14:00 and 14:00 to 22:00. Overtime may be available during busy production periods.

The package includes pay at £16.59 per hour, 25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays, opportunities for development and career progression, comprehensive training and support, five training days planned for every worker in 2026, access to an employee benefits platform, a cycle-to-work scheme, and a positive, inclusive workplace culture.

Additional Information

Puratos describes itself as a family-oriented organisation with a long history of growth and a clear long-term outlook. The company says it fosters a caring, trusting, and respectful environment where people are put first.

The business also states that it is committed to an inclusive global workplace that values diversity and equal opportunity, aiming to reflect the variety of its customers, communities, and society.

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role.