Shopfloor Leader: FMCG Production Shift Supervisor

HR GO Recruitment; Harlow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BUPA healthcare after probation

258 hours holiday per year

Job summary

HR GO Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Shift Supervisor to lead a busy manufacturing operation in Harlow. You’ll be visible on the shopfloor, developing your team and driving safe, efficient performance to hit daily production targets and KPIs.

You'll coach a team of 12 operators, deliver the production plan, manage downtime and respond quickly to issues, while upholding Health & Safety, quality, hygiene and housekeeping standards. The role is on-site with a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Supervisory or team leader experience in a manufacturing environment (FMCG preferred).
• Strong people skills: coaching, development and performance management.
• Ability to drive targets and KPIs in a fast-paced shopfloor.
• Good communication and decision-making skills.
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety requirements.
• 258 hours holiday inclusive of bank holidays (holiday year Jan-Dec).
• BUPA healthcare on successful completion of 3-month probation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support a team of 12 operators on shift.
• Deliver the production plan and respond quickly to downtime or performance issues.
• Coach and develop team members, addressing underperformance fairly and consistently.
• Maintain high standards across Health & Safety, quality, hygiene and housekeeping.
• Complete clear shift handovers and ensure accurate production/quality records.
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Warehouse and Planning to resolve issues and improve performance.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Performance management

H&S compliance

Communication

Job description

HR GO Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Shift Supervisor to lead a busy manufacturing operation in Harlow. You’ll be visible on the shopfloor, developing your team and driving safe, efficient performance to hit daily production targets and KPIs.

You'll coach a team of 12 operators, deliver the production plan, manage downtime and respond quickly to issues, while upholding Health & Safety, quality, hygiene and housekeeping standards. The role is on-site with a focus on continuous improvement.