Manufacturing Shift Supervisor

Total Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency based in Liverpool is seeking a Shift Supervisor to lead a team in an FMCG environment. The role involves supervising operations, ensuring health and safety compliance, and meeting production targets. Candidates should have strong organizational skills and leadership experience. A forklift license is preferred, and the role offers a competitive salary between £34,000 and £38,000.

Qualifications

• 3 years of leadership experience is preferred.
• 1 year experience in alternating night/day shifts is preferred.
• Forklift license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the shift team, ensuring adherence to safety policies.
• Organise daily tasks to meet production targets.
• Monitor operations for efficiency and compliance.
• Conduct safety briefings and document incidents.
• Oversee equipment operation and maintenance activities.

Skills

Understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations

Excellent organizational skills

Clear verbal and written communication

Monitoring and improving operational processes

Incident reporting and documentation

Problem-solving skills

Forklift license

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Job description

Overview

SHIFT SUPERVISOR – Industrial – FMCG based. Contract is straight to permanent and employed by our client, with all applicants needed to be able to commute.

Shift: Monday – Thursday 07:00-19:00 initially, then falling into a shift pattern. Overtime available

Annual Salary Range: £34,000 - £38,000.

Total Recruitment Solutions Ltd currently work with a large manufacturing business based in Liverpool. We are pleased to accept applications to the role mentioned below. If you’re currently a strong Team Leader/Machine Operative and looking to take the next step and move into a new role within a long standing and development business, then please carry on reading below.

If the task and duties mentioned below suit you and you think you\'re ready, please apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the shift team, ensuring all personnel adhere to health, safety, and environmental policies at all times.
• Organise and allocate daily tasks to team members to meet production targets and operational deadlines.
• Monitor site operations including sorting, processing, loading, and unloading of goods and material within the production and process areas to ensure efficiency and compliance.
• Conduct pre-shift briefings and safety toolbox talks to communicate key priorities and reinforce safety standards.
• Oversee equipment operation and maintenance activities during the shift, coordinating with maintenance teams to minimise downtime.
• Ensure accurate documentation of materials processed, shift reports, and incident logs are completed promptly and accurately.

Essential Skills

• Understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations relevant to recycling and waste management.
• Excellent organizational skills to effectively plan and allocate shift tasks and manage workflow.
• Ability to communicate clearly and confidently, both verbally and in writing, with team members and management.
• Experience in monitoring and improving operational processes to meet performance targets and KPIs.
• Competence in incident reporting, documentation, and ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to respond quickly and effectively to operational challenges or emergencies.
• Forklift license, desirable.

Desirable Experience

• Certification or training in health and safety, such as IOSH Managing Safely desired but not essential.
• Knowledge of MHE systems (FLT, Cherry Pickers) desired but not essential.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with environmental compliance standards and reporting requirements.

Education

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience

• Leadership: 3 years (preferred)
• Alternating nights/days shift: 1 year (preferred)

License/Certification

• Forklift License (preferred)

Work authorization

• United Kingdom (required)

Location

• Liverpool (Merseyside) (preferred)

Work Location: In person