Production Shift Supervisor

A-SAFE GROUP; Elland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safety solutions provider in Elland seeks a Production Shift Supervisor to lead and oversee production operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for quality assurance, team management, and addressing production issues on the shift. The role requires strong communication skills and experience in a manufacturing setting. Benefits include generous holidays, a subsidised gym, and enhanced parental leave policies. Join a company that values innovation and workplace safety.

Benefits

20 Days holiday plus ability to buy more

Guaranteed time off during summer holidays and Christmas

Subsidised state-of-the-art gym on-site

Enhanced Neo-Natal and Maternity leave

Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Free secure on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a production/manufacturing setting as a supervisor.
• Ability to understand and implement company policies and procedures.
• Skills in identifying and solving production quality problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the shift team to ensure production flow and quality standards.
• Handle quality and production issues effectively.
• Maintain housekeeping and compliance with 5S standards.

Skills

Production supervision

Understanding of production standards

Verbal communication

Written communication

Ability to read technical drawings

Job description

Production Shift Supervisor | A-SAFE | Elland, West Yorkshire | Continental Shifts 4 on/4off

The Opportunity

Production Shift Supervisor, Elland,
As Production Shift Supervisor, you'll be the on-shift lead who keeps people, process and product flowing. You'll support the Shift Manager with day-to-day performance, set the pace for the team, and jump in to remove blockers. Quality is non-negotiable. You'll make sure every item meets spec, is packed correctly, labeled accurately, and counted in the right quantities. You'll keep an eye on waste, changeovers and housekeeping, complete line checks and paperwork, and hand over cleanly so the next shift hits the ground running.

Key Accountabilities

• Assess any quality/production problems & solving these where possible
• Ensure all workstations are set up correctly and correct SOP documentation is displayed
• Ensure the transfer of all finished goods in a timely manner to the correct storage location ready for shipping
• Maintaining 5S and ensuring that housekeeping is of the highest standard at all times.

Essential Requirements

• Experienced Production Shift Supervisor in a production/manufacturing setting
• Able to read & understand basic technical drawings to check items are manufactured correctly.
• Good understanding of the production standards and ensuring these are achieved
• Understanding & compliance with company policies & procedures.
• Good verbal & written communication skills

Benefits

• 20 Days holiday plus the ability to buy more
• Guaranteed time off during summer holidays and Christmas
• Subsidised state-of-the-art gym on-site
• Year-long shift plan confirmed early for easier planning at home and work
• Enhanced Neo-Natal and Maternity leave, together with Paternity and shared parental leave
• Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Free and secure on-site parking
• State-of-the-art facilities, including a kitchen, shower rooms and a breakout room, including a pool table.
• Shift pattern to avoid rush-hour traffic
• Greater work-life balance

About us

Our story started in 1984, when A-SAFE set out to solve real workplace safety problems with better, more innovative products. Today, our solutions protect people, assets and operations for brands globally. We remain a family-owned business, built on strong values and long‑term relationships. If you want to know what we stand for, you can learn more about our story and values.

A-SAFE has grown organically over the years and now supports more than 6,000 customers across 50 countries. We are proud to work with global names such as Amazon, Coca Cola and BMW. You can explore more of our Customer Success Stories here.

A-SAFE HQ in Elland, Halifax, is home to cutting‑edge manufacturing technology and modern offices that reflect the quality of what we do. You can take a virtual look around with our 3D tour.

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