Shift Supervisor

Select Appointments; Norwich; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable manufacturing firm in Norwich seeks a Shift Supervisor to manage a team and ensure smooth production lines. This key leadership position offers a competitive salary of £40,000 and extensive benefits, including a pension scheme, paid holidays, and private healthcare. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a manufacturing setting and a passion for continuous improvement.

Benefits

10% employer pension contribution

24 days’ holiday + Bank Holidays

Private healthcare

Profit share scheme

Employee awards and other perks

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory or leadership experience within manufacturing or production.
• Ability to build trust and inspire the team.
• Passionate about results and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and motivate your team to meet production targets.
• Manage resources and oversee all shift operations.
• Drive continuous improvement mindset.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Continuous improvement

Job description

Shift Supervisor – Norwich – £40,000 + Exceptional Benefits
We are currently recruiting for a Shift Supervisor on behalf of a long-established, highly regarded Norwich-based manufacturing business. This is a key leadership role, managing a team of 10 and reporting directly to the Manufacturing Manager in a clean production environment.

As Shift Supervisor, you’ll play a vital part in ensuring production lines run smoothly, delivering high-quality products to strict schedules and standards. You’ll take ownership of people, processes, and performance, driving improvements in efficiency, quality, and safety, all while fostering a collaborative, motivated team culture.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading, coaching and motivating your team to meet production targets
• Managing resources and overseeing all shift operations
• Driving a continuous improvement mindset, tackling challenges with a solutions-focused approach
• Ensuring compliance with BRC and ISO standards (understanding of these are desirable, not essential)
• Maintaining a safe and efficient working environment through strong leadership and excellent housekeeping

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has proven supervisory or leadership experience within a manufacturing or production setting
• Can build trust, communicate clearly and inspire their team
• Is passionate about continuous improvement and delivering results
• Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary of £40,000
• Extensive benefits, including:
  
  • 10% employer pension contribution
  • 24 days’ holiday + Bank Holidays (rising to 30 days + BH)
  • Private healthcare
  • Profit share scheme
  • Employee awards and other perks
• Rotating shifts: 6:00–14:30 / 14:15–22:45

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected and growing business where people leadership is at the heart of the role. If you’re driven, solutions-oriented and enjoy empowering teams to succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

Please APPLY NOW or contact Helen Pitcher at Select Recruitment for further information.