Production Shift Supervisor

JR United Kingdom; Crewe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic site manager to lead operations and ensure safety compliance. This role involves optimizing efficiency, promoting a safety-first culture, and managing a team to meet production goals. With a focus on continuous improvement, you'll drive quality standards and enhance operational performance. If you have a strong supervisory background in an FMCG environment and are passionate about safety and efficiency, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a global company dedicated to excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory role within an FMCG environment.
• Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage site functions to ensure operational efficiency and safety.
• Drive a 'Safety First' culture and ensure adherence to safety policies.
• Optimize machine performance and support performance improvement activities.

Skills

Supervisory/Team leader training

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma Green Belt

People Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

NVQ level 2/3 or ILM Qualification

3 years experience in a supervisory role

Job description

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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 that all resources are operated to optimum efficiency levels 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 adhered to and implemented at all levels, including PPE, Safe System of Work, and Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO).
• Drive a “Safety First” culture, ensuring your shift is promoting safety improvements daily.
• Ensure your shift follows and adheres to product and process quality standards set by the QHSE manager and Greif UK Plastics group.
• Follow all critical to quality (CTQ) tests and documentation precisely, report and escalate deviations.
• Meet the daily production plan as set out by the production planner.
• Transport materials to the line in time, in the right quantity to fulfill orders.
• Optimize machine performance in terms of Overall Equipment Performance (OEE), addressing losses and supporting performance improvement activities.
• Promote and manage Autonomous Maintenance, including daily use of Defect Tags, adherence to CIL standards, and Run to target / Centreline checks.
• Follow the company escalation procedures, including out-of-hours escalation as necessary.
• 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 will be provided if needed.
• Minimum 3 years experience in a supervisory role within an FMCG environment.
• Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma Green Belt or higher qualification.
• Plastics experience is advantageous but not necessary.
• Proven People Leadership skills, including absence management, investigations, and disciplinary procedures.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.