Shift Supervisor

Are you a driven leader with a passion for operational excellence and team development? We are looking for a proactive and motivated Shift Supervisor to join this dynamic production team and play a pivotal role in delivering performance, quality, and safety across every shift.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team to achieve planned output, quality standards, and health & safety compliance.
• Monitor and review individual and team performance, driving continuous improvement through regular feedback and development plans.
• Achieve and exceed shift Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across safety, quality, productivity, waste, and attendance.
• Ensure availability and verification of raw and packaging materials in alignment with the production schedule.
• Identify and eliminate production inefficiencies and points of loss across the line.
• Maintain exceptional standards of quality, housekeeping, and hygiene in accordance with BRC, ISO, and site-specific requirements.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of all shift documentation and compliance records.
• Deliver clear and consistent shift briefings to ensure optimal communication and shift readiness.
• Support non-conformance investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure smooth and efficient shift handovers and maintain effective communication with other shift teams and the Production Manager.
• Participate in daily performance reviews, contributing data analysis and operational insights.
• Monitor and manage absence levels, completing return-to-work interviews and addressing people-related issues in conjunction with HR.
• Perform other reasonable duties as requested by management.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in a team leadership role within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong understanding of health & safety, quality, and compliance standards.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret performance data and drive improvements.
• Flexible, resilient, and solutions-focused.

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