We are currently working with a majorly backed Manufacturer who are looking for a Shift Supervisor in Kidderminster.
The Shift Supervisor is responsible for the daily supervision and coordination of a production or manufacturing team.
The role focuses on ensuring safe working practices, maintaining quality standards, driving productivity, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. This position requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to ensure production goals are achieved safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards.
Role: Shift Supervisor
Salary: Up to £43,000 per annum + benefits
Location: Kidderminster
Key Responsibilities for Shift Supervisor:
Promote and uphold a safety-first culture, ensuring all operations comply with Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
Conduct and maintain risk assessments and safety documentation to ensure a safe workplace.
Mentoring and developing your team members around you
Lead and support the production team by allocating tasks, resolving issues, and providing guidance on technical and quality matters.
Coordinate daily activities to maximize efficiency and ensure smooth workflow.
Monitor performance using KPIs to ensure targets for quality, delivery, and productivity are met.
Promote Lean manufacturing and 6S principles, maintaining an organized and efficient work area.
Lead daily operational meetings to review performance and address any issues.
Work closely with planning, logistics, and other departments to maintain smooth operations and material availability.
Encourage a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, and proactive problem-solving.
Represent the production area during audits, visits, or stakeholder tours.
Qualifications & Experience for the Shift Supervisor:
Experience working in a structured manufacturing sector
Proven experience in team leadership or supervisory roles
ILM Level 3 qualification or willingness to work toward it.
IOSH Managing Safely qualification or equivalent.
Experience working in a Lean or Quality-driven environment (e.g. Kaizen, Kanban, SQCDP).
Familiarity with quality management systems (e.g. ISO or EN standards).This is a great opportunity for someone to work a strong industry with a majorly backed manufacturer. There will be clear lines of progression, great benefits and an experienced team to work with and develop
Please apply online or contact (url removed) for a confidential conversation
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