Production Supervisor
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8 days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
What we do at KatKin
For uncompromising cat parents who want the best KatKin goes hardcore for cat health. We make the UKs only fresh cat food: 100% human-quality meat gently cooked and frozen for freshness.
Where the competition cuts corners catfishes customers and puts profits over health we put cat wellbeing first. No shortcuts. No secret recipes. Were cutting the fluff thinking fresh and channelling hardcore love into industry-wide change. So cats live long and cat parents can love hard without compromise.
Why Youll Love Working With Us
At KatKin were building something special better food made the right way by people who care. Youll be joining a growing purpose-driven company where your leadership will genuinely make a difference.
The Role
Based inHaverhill the KatKin Kitchen is where our fresh 100% human-quality meat meals are gently cooked and frozen with care. Were looking for an exceptionalSupervisorto lead inspire and support our team while ensuring the highest standards of food safety quality and operational excellence across the site.
This is a hands-on leadership role with real impact. Youll play a key part in driving performance fostering a positive and inclusive workplace and supporting continuous improvement across our kitchen operations.
Key ownership areas
Team Leadership & Development
Lead coach and motivate a high-performing team setting clear expectations and creating a culture of accountability and collaboration.
Carry out performance reviews regular feedback and coaching to support development and identify future talent.
Manage staffing levels to ensure effective coverage productivity and team wellbeing.
Track performance against KPIs ensuring work is completed on time and to KatKins quality standards.
Operational Oversight & Compliance
Champion Health & Safety and food safety standards acting quickly on any non-compliance.
Take ownership of your areas identifying risks and implementing effective corrective actions.
Oversee production schedules to meet operational targets and regulatory requirements.
Continuous Improvement
Lead initiatives to improve efficiency reduce downtime and enhance product quality.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to improve processes and support operational projects.
Help develop and embed new hygiene and safety procedures in line with best practice and business growth.
Collaboration & Communication
Partner with Production Maintenance and Quality teams to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
Share performance updates with senior stakeholders highlighting successes and opportunities for improvement.
Who we are looking for:
Proven experience in asupervisory or leadership role ideally within food manufacturing or FMCG.
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and influence people at all levels.
A calm emotionally intelligent approach to managing people and resolving challenges.
A proactive solutions-focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
Good understanding of Health & Safety food safety and HACCP principles (desirable).
Confident using data and KPIs to monitor performance and drive decisions.
Highly organised adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
What We Offer
Career-defining opportunity in being instrumental to scaling our brand fast
No egos and a small close-knit team
28 days of holiday every year plus your birthday off
Discount on KatKin fresh meals
Opt in Access to Axa Employee Assistance including Dental and Optical care
Access to a discount Portal with Employee Assistance Program
Company pension
To Apply
About us
We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone so if there is any way that we can support you to be the best you can be please contact terrie@
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Continuous Improvement
- Food Industry
- Lean
- Packaging
- 5S
- Computer Literacy
- Food Processing
- Kaizen
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Manufacturing
About Company
We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. At KatKin we celebrate differences, and everything that makes our colleagues uniqu ... View more
