Shift Supervisor

AMA Admin; Coventry; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

AMA Admin in Coventry is seeking a hands-on Shift Supervisor to run the site during a night shift (6PM-6AM, 3 on/3 off). You will lead the team, ensure safety, quality and productivity, and coordinate with other departments to maintain smooth daily operations.

The role requires experience managing people in manufacturing, warehousing, logistics or distribution, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and incident resolution on shift.

Qualifications

• Experience as Shift Supervisor/Shift Manager or similar role.
• Ability to manage a team and ensure smooth shift operations.
• Strong focus on health & safety, quality and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations during the shift.
• Manage and support permanent and agency staff.
• Organise labour and ensure proper staffing levels.
• Achieve daily productivity and quality targets.
• Oversee stock movement and general stock control.
• Complete shift reports and maintain performance data.
• Conduct team briefs and support training and development.
• Handle leave, timesheets, investigations and disciplinary matters when required.
• Follow Health & Safety procedures across the site.
• Carry out safety checks and report incidents; resolve issues.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and coordinate with departments and suppliers.
• Support the Site Manager and take ownership of the shift.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Shift supervision

Job description

Shift Supervisor

Location:Coventry

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours:6PM-6AM 3 on - 3 off

Reference:ASPLIV

The Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Shift Supervisor to join a busy and fast-paced operation in Coventry.

This is a hands-on supervisory role where you will be responsible for the overall running of the site during your shift. You'll be managing the team, keeping the operation running smoothly and making sure standards around health & safety, quality, stock and productivity are maintained.

We're open to people from different backgrounds, including manufacturing, production, warehousing, logistics and distribution. The main thing we're looking for is someone who has experience managing people and taking responsibility for a busy shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the operation during your shift
• Manage and support a team of permanent and agency staff
• Organise labour and make sure the shift is properly staffed
• Make sure daily productivity and quality targets are achieved
• Oversee stock movement, goods in, goods out and general stock control
• Complete shift reports and keep performance information up to date
• Carry out team briefs and support staff training and development
• Deal with return-to-works, holidays, timesheets, investigations and disciplinary matters when required
• Make sure Health & Safety procedures are followed across the site
• Carry out safety checks and report any accidents or near missesLook at any operational issues and put actions in place to resolve them
• Maintain good housekeeping standards across the site
• Work closely with other departments, customers, suppliers and contractors
• Support the Site Manager with the overall performance of the operation
• Be confident making decisions and taking ownership of the shift

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Shift Supervisor, Shift Manager, Op