Shift Production Supervisors

Martin Veasey Talent Solutions; Basildon; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Basildon is seeking a Shift Production Supervisor to oversee a team in a 24/7 operation. This role requires strong leadership and communication skills, a solid understanding of health and safety standards, and the ability to drive continuous improvement. The salary package ranges from £49,000 to £52,000, including bonuses and overtime opportunities. Join a forward-thinking organization that invests heavily in its workforce.

Benefits

Pension

Holidays

Learning and development

Employee rewards platform

Qualifications

• Proven experience supervising or leading teams in manufacturing or production environments.
• Background in high-volume or process-driven operations.
• Strong awareness of health and safety standards.
• Hands-on approach with good communication and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the shift team to achieve targets.
• Oversee production operations and resource allocation.
• Support maintenance activities to minimize downtime.
• Deliver performance reporting and handovers.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

Health and safety awareness

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

IT literacy

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent technical qualification

Tools

Excel

Word

Production reporting tools

Job description

Overview

Shift Production Supervisor - 24/7 Manufacturing Operations

"Lead a Production Team Driving Operational Excellence"

Salary: £49,000-£52,000 package including shift allowance, guaranteed bonus, and overtime opportunities

Location: Essex (commutable from Tilbury, Grays, Basildon, Wickford, Southend-on-Sea, Dartford, Billericay, Brentwood, Purfleet)

Are you an experienced team leader or production supervisor ready to take charge of a high-performing manufacturing shift? Do you enjoy leading from the front in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment where your decisions make a real impact?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading UK manufacturer supplying high-quality products to the construction and infrastructure sectors. Following significant site investment, the business is now strengthening its operations leadership team by recruiting Shift Production Supervisors to support performance, people development, and continuous improvement across a busy 24/7 manufacturing site.

The Opportunity

As a Shift Production Supervisor, you\'ll lead a team of operators within a 24/7 production facility, ensuring all output, quality, and safety targets are consistently achieved.

You\'ll coordinate daily operations, monitor performance metrics, manage shift handovers, and drive improvements in efficiency, engagement, and housekeeping. The role offers an ideal balance between hands-on involvement and leadership responsibility - perfect for someone looking to take the next step in their career.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop your shift team to achieve daily targets and maintain high safety and quality standards.
• Oversee production operations and ensure efficient resource allocation.
• Support planned maintenance and engineering activities to minimise downtime.
• Deliver accurate handovers and performance reporting.
• Foster a strong safety culture and ensure full compliance with site procedures.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

What You\'ll Bring

• Proven experience supervising or leading teams in manufacturing, production, or industrial environments.
• A background in high-volume or process-driven operations (e.g. construction materials, aggregates, packaging, FMCG, logistics).
• Strong awareness of health and safety standards.
• Hands-on approach with good communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
• IT literacy (Excel, Word, production reporting tools).

Desirable:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent technical qualification.
• IOSH, SSSTS, or similar safety certificate.
• Experience with automated or semi-automated plant machinery.

What’s on Offer

• Salary: £49,000-£52,000 total package (base + shift allowance + guaranteed bonus).
• Bonus: Guaranteed annual production bonus.
• Overtime: Regular availability.
• Hours: 12-hour rotating shifts, 24/7 pattern.
• Benefits: Pension, holidays, learning and development, and employee rewards platform.

Join a forward-thinking manufacturer investing heavily in its people and processes. For those with ambition and drive, there are clear opportunities to progress into senior production or plant management roles.

Ready to Step Up?

If you\'re a capable people leader who thrives on responsibility, challenge, and teamwork, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

Apply now.