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Our Mission
At Puratos, we believe that food has extraordinary power in people’s lives. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we turn innovation and food culture into opportunities for our customers’ success. We continuously improve the way we work by being curious about digital innovation — including data, automation and AI — to learn, collaborate and create impact together.
We want to move the planet forward by creating innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. With over 11,000 employees in over 85 countries and turnover of 3.6 billion euros (2025), Puratos thrives on innovation, a pioneering spirit, and a unique culture. Our strong growth and commitment to local communities make working at Puratos truly special.
To strengthen our team in Puratos Fourayes, near Sittingbourne, Kent, we are looking for a:
Production Supervisor
Sittingbourne UK
Your Mission
Reporting to the Production Manager, the successful candidate will work in our factory supervising four production lines within our Pie Filling department, ensuring that their team collaborates efficiently, achieving challenging production targets whilst meeting our meticulous food quality, food safety and health and safety standards.
What you will do
· Supervise and coordinate the activities of the Pie Filling lines.
· Ensure production targets are met while maintaining quality and safety standards.
· Monitor and optimise production processes to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
· Train, mentor, support and motivate production staff to achieve their best performance.
· Conduct regular inspections and maintenance of equipment to ensure smooth operations.
· Implement and enforce health and safety regulations.
· Maintain accurate production records and reports.
· Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless workflow and communication.
The ideal candidate will have
· Proven experience as a Production Supervisor or similar role in a food processing environment.
· Strong knowledge of production processes, quality control, and health and safety regulations.
· Excellent leadership and team supervision skills.
· Ability to troubleshoot and resolve production issues effectively.
· Strong organisational and time management skills.
· Good interpersonal skills.
· Strong written and verbal communication and numeracy skills.
· Food Safety and HACCP qualifications.
What you can expect from Puratos
· Rate of pay: £16.59 per hour.
· Working pattern: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week, with the potential for overtime during peak production periods. Shifts will alternate on a weekly basis between 06:00 - 14:00 and 14:00 – 22:00.
· 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
· Opportunities for career growth and development.
· Comprehensive training and support, with 5 training days planned for every worker in 2026.
· Employee benefits platform.
· Cycle to work scheme.
· A positive and inclusive work environment.
We are a warm family company with a historical growth track record and a clear long-term vision for the future. We promote a caring, trustful and respectful work environment by putting people first.
We at Puratos cultivate an inclusive global workplace that fully embraces diversity and equal
opportunities for all. We strive to reflect the richness of our customers, communities and society, accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver on our commitments.
If you'd like to know a bit more about what we do at Puratos Fourayes follow this link: https://www.puratos.co.uk/en/about-puratos/puratos-fourayes
Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £16.59 per hour
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- We are based in a rural location with no public transport. Do you have your own transport?
- Will you require sponsorship for a visa now, or in the next few years?
Work Location: In person
