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Shift Supervisor - Manufacturing
Are you a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you excel at making decisions independently but know when to escalate to ensure the best outcomes?
In this hands-on role, you'll oversee daily production activities, manage resources, and ensure smooth, efficient operations while maintaining a safe work environment.
What You'll Do:
- Take charge of daily production: Create and execute the daily schedule, manage resources, and ensure everything runs smoothly with full autonomy.
- Lead and motivate your team: Inspire your team to perform at their best, while also knowing when to step in and provide direction or escalate issues when needed.
- Develop your team: Provide the training, support, and resources your team needs to meet production goals and maximise their potential.
- Solve problems on the floor: You'll be hands-on in troubleshooting issues, but always with the confidence to escalate when the situation demands it to keep production running efficiently.
- Monitor performance: Track KPIs and lead action plans to resolve deviations, driving continuous improvement in both efficiency and quality.
- Ensure safety: Lead by example in maintaining a safe, clean, and compliant workspace.
What You Bring:
- A proven leader who can make autonomous decisions and manage complex production activities independently, while also knowing when to escalate issues to senior management.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to overcoming challenges.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with all levels of the team and keep everyone aligned.
- Experience in staff development and ensuring team capabilities match production needs.
- Familiarity with manufacturing planning and a keen eye for detail.
- Previous experience with processes like electro-mechanical assembly would be a plus.
Why This Role is for YOU:
You will be joining a growing, forward-thinking team where your leadership will help shape operational success and drive continuous improvement not to mention work in a business that supports their staff to develop.
- Salary of £33,000 - £38,000 dependent on experience plus 15% shift allowance.
- 25 days' annual leave entitlement
- Company discretionary bonus
- Matched contribution pension scheme
- Share save opportunities
- Income protection
- Life assurance
- Private medical insurance
- Health cash plan
Working hours are Monday - Friday, 5.45am - 2.15pm (week 1), 1.45pm - 10.15pm (week 2).
Ready to Lead and Make an Impact?If you're looking for an exciting opportunity to use your autonomy and leadership skills while making a difference, apply today and take the next step in your career!
