Production Shift Supervisor

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 le...