Production Shift Supervisor

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial packaging supplier seeks a Production Shift Supervisor in Warrington. The role focuses on ensuring operational efficiency and safety compliance while managing resources effectively. Candidates should have substantial supervisory experience in FMCG environments and strong leadership skills to foster a safety-first culture and optimize production processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in an FMCG environment.
• Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma Green Belt or higher preferred.
• Proven leadership skills including absence management and investigations.

Responsibilities

• Manage resources to secure operational and safety objectives.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.
• Optimize machine performance and meet daily production plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety Management

Lean Manufacturing

Problem Solving

Education

Supervisory/Team Leader Training (NVQ level 2/3 or ILM Qualification)

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31.05.2025

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Job Description:

Greif is a leading supplier of industrial packaging products and services, growing from its beginnings in Cleveland, Ohio, to a global footprint across more than 35 countries and 200-plus locations.

Our Vision

Be the best performing customer service company in the world.

Our Purpose

We create packaging solutions for life’s essentials.

Role overview

Manage functions within the site ensuring all resources are operated at optimal efficiency and within budget to effectively secure GREIF UK PLASTICS Ltd's operational and health and safety objectives.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure GREIF UK PLASTICS Ltd safety policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to at all times.
• Ensure all health and safety policies and UK HSE regulations are fully followed, including PPE, Safe System of Work, and Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO).
• Promote a “Safety First” culture, encouraging daily safety improvements on your shift.
• Ensure your shift complies with product and process quality standards set by the QHSE manager and Greif UK Plastics group.
• Follow and document all critical to quality (CTQ) tests, reporting and escalating deviations.
• Meet the daily production plan as set by the production planner.
• Transport materials to the line timely and in the correct quantities to fulfill orders.
• Optimize machine performance in terms of Overall Equipment Performance (OEE), addressing losses and supporting performance improvement activities.
• Implement and manage Autonomous Maintenance, including daily use of Defect Tags, adherence to CIL standards, and Run to target / Centreline checks.
• Follow escalation procedures, including out-of-hours escalation as needed.
• Communicate any issues encountered to your Line Manager, providing reasons and outcomes.

Education and Skills

• Supervisory/Team leader training, e.g., NVQ level 2/3 or ILM Qualification; training provided if needed.
• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience in an FMCG environment.
• Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.
• Experience in plastics advantageous but not necessary.
• Proven leadership skills, including absence management, investigations, and disciplinary procedures.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.