Shift Supervisor

Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK seeks an experienced Shift Supervisor to oversee operations in a manufacturing facility. This role involves managing up to 20 staff, ensuring health and safety compliance, and monitoring production quality. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience in manufacturing, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to train staff. The position offers competitive salary and opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for training and career progression

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment.
• CNC experience is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Good understanding of manufacturing health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage up to 20 staff per shift to ensure efficient operations.
• Ensure all health and safety procedures are followed.
• Monitor production output and quality, addressing any issues promptly.
• Lead, motivate, and support staff, including training.
• Conduct shift handovers and team briefings.
• Manage attendance, shift cover, and on-shift issues.
• Act as key holder for securing the premises.
• Respond to alarm call-outs and emergencies as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Organizational abilities

Problem-solving

Manufacturing health and safety knowledge

Job description

Job Description: Shift Supervisor

Location: Oldham, UK

Working Hours: Rotating Pattern

Mon to Thu - 06 : 00 – 14 : 00 & 14 : 00 – 11 : 00

Friday - 06 : 00AM to 13 : 30PM

• 13 : 00PM to 16 : 00PM

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Shift Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day operations of our manufacturing facility in Oldham. This role involves managing a team of up to 20 staff per shift, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and health and safety requirements are consistently met. The Shift Supervisor will act as a key holder, responsible for securing the site and responding to alarm call-outs when required.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and manage up to 20 staff per shift to ensure efficient and productive operations.

Ensure all health and safety procedures are followed at all times.

Monitor production output and quality, addressing any issues promptly to minimise downtime.

Lead, motivate, and support staff, including training and performance management.

Conduct shift handovers and team briefings to maintain clear communication.

Manage attendance, shift cover, and any on-shift issues or incidents.

Act as key holder, responsible for locking up and securing the premises.

Respond to alarm call-outs and emergencies as required.

Maintain accurate records and reports related to staff, production, and incidents.

Work closely with management to drive continuous improvement.

Preferred Skills and Experience

Previous supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment.

CNC experience is highly desirable.

Strong leadership and people management skills.

Excellent communication and organisational abilities.

Ability to work under pressure and make sound decisions.

Good understanding of manufacturing health and safety standards.

Additional Requirements

Flexible and reliable, with the ability to work rotating shifts.

Willingness to be on call for alarm call-outs when required.

Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for training and career progression.

Supportive and professional working environment.