Shift Supervisor

Shift Supervisor

Location: Coventry

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 6PM-6AM 3 on - 3 off

Reference: ASPLIV

The Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Shift Supervisor to join a busy and fast-paced operation in Coventry.

This is a hands-on supervisory role where you will be responsible for the overall running of the site during your shift. You’ll be managing the team, keeping the operation running smoothly and making sure standards around health & safety, quality, stock and productivity are maintained.

We’re open to people from different backgrounds, including manufacturing, production, warehousing, logistics and distribution. The main thing we’re looking for is someone who has experience managing people and taking responsibility for a busy shift.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day running of the operation during your shift

Manage and support a team of permanent and agency staff

Organise labour and make sure the shift is properly staffed

Make sure daily productivity and quality targets are achieved

Oversee stock movement, goods in, goods out and general stock control

Complete shift reports and keep performance information up to date

Carry out team briefs and support staff training and development

Deal with return-to-works, holidays, timesheets, investigations and disciplinary matters when required

Make sure Health & Safety procedures are followed across the site

Carry out safety checks and report any accidents or near misses

Look at any operational issues and put actions in place to resolve them

Maintain good housekeeping standards across the site

Work closely with other departments, customers, suppliers and contractors

Support the Site Manager with the overall performance of the operation

Be confident making decisions and taking ownership of the shift

What We’re Looking For

Previous experience as a Shift Supervisor, Shift Manager, Operations Supervisor, Production Supervisor, Warehouse Supervisor or similar

Experience managing teams within a busy operational environment

Background within manufacturing, production, warehousing, logistics or distribution

Good understanding of Health & Safety

Experience managing staff performance and general people-related matters

Comfortable working towards KPIs and operational targets

Good organisational and problem-solving skills

Able to work independently and make decisions when needed

Good communication skills and a confident approach to managing people

Comfortable using basic IT systems for reporting, emails and general administration

Qualifications such as IOSH, NEBOSH, HACCP or Operations/Production Management would be beneficial but aren’t essential.

Contact

Ellis Loughran

Recruitment Consultant

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