BEC Shift Supervisor
Barnsley Plant
Role description
Control and monitor the BEC department to ensure a safe, efficient, and productive operation across all decoration processes. The primary responsibility is to maintain a safe working environment for all employees and contractors, while achieving high quality standards through effective use of labour and equipment.
Responsibilities:
1. Lead with Safety First: Take full ownership for the safety performance of the BEC department. Ensure that all activities are carried out safely, that risks are identified and mitigated, and that all team members understand and comply with Company Health and Safety Procedures.
2. Continuously monitor and improve housekeeping standards in line with Company Hygiene Rules.
3. Monitor the decoration processes to ensure that the correct products, methods and specifications are followed safely and effectively.
4. Respond effectively to employee queries and establish strong communication between the shop floor, shift management, and HR, to maintain a well-informed and motivated team.
5. Resolve personnel issues where possible, or escalate appropriately, to maintain a safe, efficient, and cohesive team.
6. Take responsibility for the training, safety awareness, and development of direct reports.
7. Communicate effectively with colleagues, engineering, planning, quality, and other supervisory teams to ensure safe, coordinated operations.
Required skills / qualifications:
8. Proven ability to recognise and respond to safety, production, and quality issues in BEC operations.
9. Demonstrated commitment to production improvements, process reliability, and minimising defects through safe working practices.
10. Strong understanding of mechanical systems, problem-solving skills, and time management.
11. Ability to organise and deploy shift personnel efficiently and safely.
12. Excellent communication skills, with understanding of Company Quality Plans, Procedures, and defect terminology.
13. Previous experience supervising a team, with the ability to promote and sustain a strong safety culture.
What we offer:
14. Salary based on Grade 9 of the harmonised pay scales. Salary min £40,000 - £48,892 max (inclusive of shift allowance)
15. Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions
16. Norman shift pattern is 12hr days/12hrs nights on a Monday-Friday rota, with 26.5 days holiday plus statutory holidays
17. AXA Healthcare
18. An environment where we support the development and progression of our employees, tailored to the individual’s aspirations and business opportunities.
19. Health and wellbeing initiatives, such as Occupational Health and cycle to work scheme.
20. Family friendly policies and Company Sick Pay, after qualifying period.
This role is open to internal and external applicants.
Internal candidates must apply via myArdagh
Role profile available on request.
Closing Date: 7th November 2025
About Ardagh Group
Ardagh Groupis a global leader in metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world’s leading brands. We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. Since then we have grown rapidly to a team of more than 20,000 people with revenues of almost $10 billion. Today we have a presence across Europe, Africa and the Americas.
21. Did you know that Ardagh produce many of the beverage cans and bottles you drink your favourite beverages from?
22. Did you know we produce metal and glass packaging which are permanent materials, meaning they can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality?
23. Did you know we produce more than 160 million containers per day?
Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and have a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy. Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact whilst remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible.
We believe that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued, can work to their full potential, and where their achievements are celebrated.
Here at Ardagh, we offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team, you’ll enjoy the journey!
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