Pie Filling Production Lead - Growth, Training & Benefits in Sittingbourne

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities. We are more than 11,000 employees in over 87 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3.4 billion euros. Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future. This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

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.

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.