ABOUT US

At Natara, we’re not just manufacturing specialty aroma chemicals and natural extracts; we’re crafting experiences that make the world taste and smell better, responsibly. With manufacturing facilities across Europe, North America, and Asia, we’re on an exciting path of expansion and growth—and we want you to be part of it.
Our vision is to be the leading global independent manufacturer of natural extracts and aroma chemicals, the partner of choice to the flavour and fragrance industry.
Our purpose is to help make the world taste and smell better responsibly. We operate through a lens of values that we care, and we deliver, and to achieve this we are customer focused, we raise the bar, think and act as one team and do the right thing.
With manufacturing facilities across 3 continents covering Europe, North America & Asia with two UK facilities at Teesside and Hartlepool this is an exciting time to join us as we plan future expansion and growth.
As a Natara Production Shift Supervisor you will provide direction and leadership to the relevant shift in terms of HS&E, Production, Quality, Food Safety and Personnel matters in order to meet the production schedule across the whole of the production site to achieve the agreed delivery date, quality and quantity to the customer.
Ensure the production requirements are met whilst also delivering world class HS&E and food safety performance.
Be the primary site contact outside of standard day hours for all matters pertaining to the security of the site.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• ILM Level 3 Certificate in First Line Management; or NEBS Certificate in Supervisor Management
• First Level Health & Safety Qualification (IOSH Managing Safely) or equivalent;
• Process Technology (PTO/PPO) Level 3 is desirable;
• First Aid at Work Certificate: Fire Marshall/Evacuation Certified.

Experience:

• Considerable batch plant manufacturing experience gained from working in chemical processing/fine chemical industry;
• Experience of supervising teams.

Specific skills or knowledge:

• Excellent communication skills, including report writing;
• Demonstrable planning and organisational skills;
• Understanding of Lean/Quality Tools including RCA & PDCA;
• Substantial analytical and problem solving skills;
• People and performance management skills such as coaching and mentoring;
• Evidence of effective time management with regards to personal workload, and managing conflicting priorities;
• Evidence of ability to work in partnership with key personnel;
• Experience within a manufacturing organisation;
• Flexible and enthusiastic approach to work and in line with business needs;
• Ability to work flexibly and autonomously and impart technical information to others;
• Able to lead a team and effect change.

• One Team: Collaborates closely with other departments to align supply chain strategies with broader business objectives, fostering a team-oriented approach to problem-solving and efficiency improvements.
• Doing the Right Thing: Upholds ethical practices in all dealings with suppliers and maintains integrity in reporting and analysis, ensuring that all supply chain activities are transparent and fair.
• Customer Focus: Directly influences customer satisfaction by optimizing supply chain processes to ensure timely delivery of products and services, which directly impacts the reliability and quality perceived by customers.
• Raising the Bar: Continually seeks opportunities to innovate and improve supply chain practices, raising industry standards for operational excellence and efficiency