Shift Supervisor

Shift Supervisor

Location: Elland
Salary: £36,250 per annum
Shift Pattern: 2 Nights / 2 Days / 4 Off
Shift Times: 7:00am–7:00pm / 7:00pm–7:00am
Job Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

Our client is a well-established manufacturing business based in Elland, currently seeking an experienced Shift Supervisor to join their production team.

As Shift Supervisor, you will support the Shift Manager in the day-to-day operation and performance of the team while on shift. You will play a key role in ensuring production targets, quality standards and operational procedures are consistently achieved.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing professional with a strong background in Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies who is looking to take the next step in their career.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Shift Manager with the effective operation and performance of the production team.
• Assess and resolve quality and production issues where possible, escalating where required.
• Ensure all workstations are correctly set up and that the appropriate SOP documentation is clearly displayed.
• Ensure finished goods are transferred promptly to the correct storage locations and are ready for shipping.
• Maintain 5S standards and ensure housekeeping remains at a consistently high level.
• Monitor production standards and ensure targets and quality requirements are achieved.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement across the shift.
• Ensure company policies, procedures and health & safety requirements are followed.
• Provide effective communication between production teams and management.
• Support the team in identifying opportunities for improved efficiency and performance.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Shift Supervisor / Production Supervisor within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Proven experience in a similar supervisory role.
• Six Sigma and/or Lean experience is essential.
• Strong understanding of production standards and how to ensure these are achieved.
• Ability to read and understand basic technical drawings to ensure products are manufactured correctly.
• Good understanding of quality requirements and production processes.
• Experience with 5S and continuous improvement principles.
• Understanding of and compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a production team.

What's on Offer

• £36,250 annual salary
• Permanent position
• 2 nights / 2 days / 4 days off shift pattern
• 12-hour shifts: 7am–7pm / 7pm–7am
• Opportunity to join an established manufacturing business
• Genuine opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and operational performance

If you're an experienced manufacturing Shift Supervisor with Lean/Six Sigma experience and are looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this excellent Shift Supervisor opportunity in Elland.

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