Shift Lead — People, Safety & Process Coach

Smurfit Kappa Group; Wetherby; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave

Pension

Cycle to Work

Training & development

24/7 confidential support

Flexible working

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive Shift Supervisor to lead and support a manufacturing team on a double days shift pattern (6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm) on a rotation basis.

You will build strong relationships, set priorities, coach colleagues and ensure safety, quality and continuous improvement while delivering production targets.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, ongoing training opportunities, and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a manufacturing or operations team.
• Strong people leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and drive results.
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Comfortable solving problems and making decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support colleagues on shift, creating a positive, inclusive and respectful working environment working a double days shift pattern : 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm on a rotation basis.
• Build strong relationships across the team and make sure people feel listened to, supported and valued.
• Set clear priorities and expectations, ensuring the shift is well organised and appropriately resourced.
• Coach and develop colleagues, supporting training, cross-skilling and future talent.
• Support the management of attendance, performance and conduct in a fair and consistent way.
• Champion health, safety and wellbeing, ensuring safe ways of working are followed and concerns are addressed.
• Support delivery of production, quality, service and performance targets.
• Identify and resolve issues quickly, escalating where appropriate.
• Encourage colleagues to share ideas and play an active role in continuous improvement.
• Promote a right-first-time approach to quality and compliance.
• Communicate clearly across the shift and provide effective handovers.
• Deputise for the Shift Manager when required.

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive Shift Supervisor to lead and support a manufacturing team on a double days shift pattern (6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm) on a rotation basis.

You will build strong relationships, set priorities, coach colleagues and ensure safety, quality and continuous improvement while delivering production targets.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, ongoing training opportunities, and flexible working options.