Production Shift Supervisor
Location: Elland, West Yorkshire
Salary: 16.95 per hour
Hours: 42 hours per week, Continental Shift Pattern
Overtime: Paid at 1.5x
Job Type: Permanent
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Production Shift Supervisor to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business based in Elland.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor or Team Leader who enjoys being hands-on and leading from the front. You will support the Shift Manager with the day-to-day running of production, ensuring people, processes and products continue to flow efficiently throughout the shift.
The business is continuing to grow, making this a great time to join a busy manufacturing operation with opportunities to develop your skills and progress internally.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Shift Manager with the day-to-day performance of the production team
- Lead and coordinate employees across the shift, ensuring production targets and standards are achieved
- Identify and resolve production and quality issues wherever possible
- Ensure products are manufactured to the correct specifications and quality standards
- Make sure products are correctly packed, labelled and produced in the required quantities
- Ensure all workstations are correctly set up and relevant SOP documentation is available
- Monitor waste, changeovers and general production performance
- Complete line checks, production paperwork and effective shift handovers
- Ensure finished goods are transferred to the correct storage locations ready for shipping
- Maintain excellent 5S and housekeeping standards throughout the production environment
- Support a positive, safe and efficient working environment across the shift
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience as a Production Supervisor, Shift Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor or Production Team Leader
- Strong experience within a manufacturing or production environment
- Previous experience leading and supporting production teams
- Ability to read and understand basic technical drawings
- Good understanding of manufacturing and production standards
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to deal with production and quality issues
- Good understanding of SOPs, policies and procedures
- Knowledge of 5S and continuous improvement would be advantageous
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- A hands-on leadership style and willingness to support the team when required
If you are an experienced Production Supervisor or Manufacturing Team Leader looking for your next opportunity within a growing manufacturing environment, please apply with an up-to-date CV for further information.