Shift Supervisor

  • RE People
  • City, Cardiff
  • Feb 24, 2026
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Title: Shift Supervisor Twilight Shift
Location: Cardiff
Salary: £46,000 per annum
Hours: Twilight Shift

About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Shift Supervisor to lead our twilight shift team in Cardiff. This is a hands-on leadership role, providing support, supervision, and guidance to Team Leaders and operators to ensure production deadlines, quality standards, and health & safety compliance are met. You ll be a key contributor to maintaining high performance, supporting a positive team culture, and ensuring excellent service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and supervise the shift team, ensuring adherence to company procedures and regulations
  • Maintain a safe and healthy work environment; ensure compliance with HSE standards
  • Support, motivate, and engage the team, building rapport and professionalism
  • Ensure production tasks are completed accurately, on time, and to required standards
  • Be the point of contact for the shift, addressing personnel issues and escalating where necessary
  • Oversee the safe operation and basic maintenance of production areas
  • Train and develop team members to maintain quality, compliance, and skills
  • Attend training, meetings, and participate in audits as required
  • Communicate effectively with other shifts to ensure smooth handovers
  • Support continuous improvement and implement 5S methodology to optimise workspaces

Individual Requirements & Experience:

  • Proven experience supervising teams in a manufacturing/production environment
  • Strong people management skills with the ability to motivate and develop staff
  • Ability to interpret work orders, engineering, or technical plans accurately
  • Experience working with tools, equipment, and materials in a technical/chemical environment
  • Hands-on approach, able to support operators directly while managing the shift
  • Commitment to Health, Safety, and environmental standards
  • Previous experience in similar production environment is desirable but not essential

Skills & Knowledge:

  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively
  • Understanding of production processes, quality control, and technical standards
  • Commitment to growing specialist knowledge and developing the team

Why Join Us:
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a key shift, influence team performance, and contribute directly to operational excellence in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Apply Now:
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