Shift Supervisor

Kingdom People; Tudhoe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Shift Supervisor for a manufacturing client in England. The role involves overseeing production operations, ensuring safety and quality standards while leading the production team. Candidates should have a proven supervisory background in manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work in a rotating shift pattern. This position offers a salary of £30,000 to £35,000 DOE.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a production supervisory role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions when the Production Manager is off-site.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations to ensure smooth workflow and productivity.
• Lead, train, and mentor production staff.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Risk assessments

6S principles

ISOH requirements

Job description

Overview

Shift Supervisor (Plastics) - £30,000 to £35,000 DOE

Are you an experienced Production Supervisor or Shift Supervisor looking for your next step? Our client, a market leader in the hygiene manufacturing industry, is seeking a motivated and hands-on Production Supervisor to join their Soap and Paper division. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring production targets are achieved safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the Production Manager in overseeing day-to-day operations across the assigned area to ensure smooth workflow and optimal productivity.
• Lead, train and mentor production staff; manage shift handovers and maintain stock levels.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental standards.
• Drive continuous improvement by contributing ideas to optimise processes and enhance efficiency to support long-term growth.
• Work on the factory floor (80%) with administrative/office responsibilities (20%) as required.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Proven experience in a production supervisory role within a manufacturing environment with strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Proactive and motivational approach with the ability to make sound decisions when the Production Manager is off-site.
• Experience in risk assessments, 6S principles and ISOH requirements would be advantageous.
• Flexibility to work a rotating shift pattern: one week 6:55am-2:55pm followed by 2:45pm-10:45pm.

Additional Information

If you're a driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and takes pride in maintaining high standards of safety, quality and performance - APPLY NOW!

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