AM Shift Production Lead — Hands-On & Safety‑Focused

Knights Recruitment; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Job summary

Knights Recruitment is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead the AM shift for a busy metal recycling operation in the UK. You will organise the team, ensure safety and quality, and resolve day-to-day production issues with a hands-on leadership style.

The role suits someone with supervisory or senior operative experience who can motivate operators, manage downtime and maintain production targets on an approx. 6am–2:30pm schedule.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or team leader experience is desirable.
• Experience in production, manufacturing, recycling, waste management, warehousing or similar environment.
• Ability to lead a team and give clear, practical direction.
• Strong work ethic and an owner's mindset, taking responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the AM production shift and organise the team effectively.
• Lead, motivate and manage operators to ensure the shift runs safely and efficiently.
• Monitor tonnage, production output and quality throughout the shift.
• Take prompt action where production or quality standards lag behind.
• Set clear expectations and ensure workplace standards are followed.
• Support the team with day-to-day production issues and minimise downtime.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Team to handle routine equipment breakdowns.
• Escalate serious safety issues or major incidents immediately.
• Identify recurring problems and support improvements to prevent recurrence.
• Coach and develop operators, identify skills gaps and build a capable team.
• Ensure a clear AM-to-PM shift handover and accurate production records.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Shift planning

Job description

Knights Recruitment is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead the AM shift for a busy metal recycling operation in the UK. You will organise the team, ensure safety and quality, and resolve day-to-day production issues with a hands-on leadership style.

The role suits someone with supervisory or senior operative experience who can motivate operators, manage downtime and maintain production targets on an approx. 6am–2:30pm schedule.