Shift Supervisor

TN United Kingdom; Rochester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Shift Supervisor to lead a dynamic production team. This role is pivotal in ensuring operational excellence, quality, and safety across shifts. You will motivate and develop your team while achieving key performance indicators and maintaining high standards of compliance. If you're ready to elevate your career in a collaborative environment that values continuous improvement, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a team leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of health & safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team to achieve output and quality standards.
• Monitor performance and drive continuous improvement through feedback.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and production schedules.

Skills

Team Leadership

Health & Safety Compliance

Quality Standards

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Job description

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Are you a driven leader with a passion for operational excellence and team development? We are looking for a proactive and motivated Shift Supervisor to join this dynamic production team and play a pivotal role in delivering performance, quality, and safety across every shift.



Key Responsibilities:

* Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team to achieve planned output, quality standards, and health & safety compliance.
* Monitor and review individual and team performance, driving continuous improvement through regular feedback and development plans.
* Achieve and exceed shift Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across safety, quality, productivity, waste, and attendance.
* Ensure availability and verification of raw and packaging materials in alignment with the production schedule.
* Identify and eliminate production inefficiencies and points of loss across the line.
* Maintain exceptional standards of quality, housekeeping, and hygiene in accordance with BRC, ISO, and site-specific requirements.
* Ensure accurate and timely completion of all shift documentation and compliance records.
* Deliver clear and consistent shift briefings to ensure optimal communication and shift readiness.
* Support non-conformance investigations and implement corrective actions.
* Ensure smooth and efficient shift handovers and maintain effective communication with other shift teams and the Production Manager.
* Participate in daily performance reviews, contributing data analysis and operational insights.
* Monitor and manage absence levels, completing return-to-work interviews and addressing people-related issues in conjunction with HR.
* Perform other reasonable duties as requested by management.



What We're Looking For:

* Proven experience in a team leadership role within a manufacturing or production environment.
* Strong understanding of health & safety, quality, and compliance standards.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret performance data and drive improvements.
* Flexible, resilient, and solutions-focused.





Ready to take your career to the next level? If you are interested and would like to find out more about the position, then please email Lucy at [emailprotected] for further information. Alternatively, please apply with an up to date CV, preferably in word format with a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and explaining why you are interested in this role.