Shift Supervisor - Northamptonshire

Overview

An environmentally friendly focused packaging materials provider is looking to expand its team. They are looking for a Shift Supervisor to be accountable for the safe and efficient operation of all shift activities across the site, from material preparation through to dispatch, including H & S and quality.

Responsible for management, support, motivation and development of all shift personnel, including team leaders, material preparation, process technicians, production operators, 2nd operations, warehouse and logistics. Through Department Heads, this role is responsible for on‑shift maintenance technicians, toolfitting technicians and Q.A. technicians.

You will support the Operations Manager with a specific focus on the performance of all elements within the plant, its systems and procedures, ensuring that they are regularly reviewed and deliver safe, efficient and audit‑ready operations at all times. The objective will be to sustain year‑on‑year performance improvements against key metrics.

• Proven experience in a similar role (5/10 years)
• Strong hands‑on leadership experience
• Ability to develop, lead and motivate others
• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• ERP knowledge
• QA process knowledge
• Highly computer literate e.g. Excel/Word and Power Point
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels
• Demonstrated experience of making sound judgment under pressure.
• Team Player
• Systematic and with high attention to detail
• Already have developed a career and held practical roles within a manufacturing environment.
• Mechanical or process engineering background that reinforces extensive know‑how of low margin, high‑volume moulding and assembly.
• Ability to lead and promote Lean manufacturing initiatives
• Working knowledge of machinery safety regulations and legislation
• Ability to make decisions that maximise plant output and efficiency whilst balancing those decisions with safety, product quality and cost.
• Understands financial information.

From a personality perspective, candidates applying for this role must be diligent, highly self‑motivated, a self‑starter and truly resilient. They should be forward‑thinking, with excellent planning skills and the ability to anticipate potential obstacles.