Production Shift Supervisor

ZipRecruiter; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Night Shift Supervisor in Kidderminster. This role entails leading a production team, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards, and facilitating staff development during night shifts. Candidates should have previous supervisory experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Salary includes a shift allowance totaling £47,871.15 annually.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory role in manufacturing.
• Familiarity with TPM, 5S, and problem solving.
• Willingness to undertake further training.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the night shift production team.
• Collaborate with Production Management.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety.

Skills

Strong leadership and team communication skills

High attention to detail

Computer literate and well-organised

Self-motivated and proactive

Committed to safety and quality

Education

Previous experience in a supervisory role

FLT licence (desirable)

Tools

TPM

5S

Job description

Job Description

Night Shift Supervisor

Location: Kidderminster – On-site, Night Shift

Salary: £41,000 + £6,871.15 shift allowance (£3.41/hour)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, Night Shift

Latham & Bond HR are recruiting for our client in Kidderminster to appoint a Night Shift Supervisor within their operations team. This is a critical leadership role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, suited to a hands-on, proactive supervisor who can drive team performance, uphold safety and quality standards, and support staff development throughout the night shift operation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and motivate the night shift production team to meet output and quality targets.
• Collaborate with Production Management to align shift operations with production schedules.
• Champion continuous improvement using KPIs, CCARs, SQDCME, and visual management boards.
• Deliver effective team briefs and enforce Health & Safety compliance and company policy.
• Act as the designated Health & Safety representative for the night shift.
• Manage team absence, timekeeping, and holiday planning.
• Support the upskilling and development of staff in line with operational needs.
• Work with support departments to maintain equipment in line with TPM schedules.
• Ensure issues with machinery and tooling are reported and resolved promptly.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and audit-ready environment through 5S practices.
• Ensure finished goods meet customer specifications and delivery timelines.

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong leadership and team communication skills
• High attention to detail with a focus on process compliance
• Computer literate and well-organised
• Self-motivated, dependable, and proactive
• Committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Experience & Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a supervisory role within a manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with TPM, 5S, and root cause analysis/problem solving
• Experience working collaboratively across departments
• FLT licence (desirable)
• Willingness to undertake further training

Shift Pattern:

Night Shift – Sunday to Thursday, 22:00 – 06:15

Shift Allowance: £6,871.15 per annum (£3.41/hour)

Closing Line:

If you're an experienced supervisor ready to lead a high-performing team on night shift and make a meaningful impact within a growing operation, we’d love to hear from you.