Production Shift Supervisor

ZipRecruiter; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Supervisor to manage site functions and ensure operational efficiency. This role emphasizes a strong commitment to health and safety, driving a culture of safety while meeting production targets. The ideal candidate will possess proven leadership skills and a background in FMCG, with a focus on continuous improvement and quality standards. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact the success of innovative packaging solutions that cater to life's essentials.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in an FMCG environment.
• Training will be provided if needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Drive a 'Safety First' culture and promote daily safety improvements.
• Optimize machine performance and support performance improvement activities.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Cost-Consciousness

Education

Supervisory/Team Leader Training (NVQ level 2/3 or ILM Qualification)

Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma Green Belt or Higher

Job description

Job Description

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 at optimal efficiency and within budget to effectively secure GREIF UK PLASTICS Ltd's operational and health and safety objectives.

Key Accountabilities

1. Ensure GREIF UK PLASTICS Ltd Safety policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to at all times.
2. 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).
3. Drive a “Safety First” culture, ensuring your shift promotes safety improvements daily.
4. Ensure your shift follows and adheres to the product and process quality standards set by the QHSE manager and Greif UK Plastics group.
5. Ensure all critical to quality (CTQ) tests and documentation are followed precisely; report and escalate deviations.
6. Ensure the daily production plan is met as set out by the production planner.
7. Ensure materials are transported to the line on time and in the right quantity to fulfill orders.
8. Optimize machine performance in terms of Overall Equipment Performance (OEE), addressing losses and supporting performance improvement activities.
9. Promote and manage Autonomous Maintenance, including daily use of Defect Tags, adherence to CIL standards, and Run to target / Centreline checks.
10. Follow the company escalation procedures, including out-of-hours escalation as appropriate.
11. Communicate any issues encountered during work to your Line Manager, providing reasons and outcomes.

Education and Skills

1. Supervisory/Team leader training, e.g., NVQ level 2/3 or ILM Qualification; training will be provided if needed.
2. Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in an FMCG environment.
3. Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma Green Belt or higher qualification.
4. Experience in plastics is advantageous but not necessary.
5. Proven leadership skills, including absence management, investigations, and disciplinary procedures.
6. Strong leadership and communication skills.
7. Analytical skills.
8. Cost-consciousness and financial awareness.