Shift supervisor, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and proactive production supervisor to join their manufacturing company located on the outskirts of Ely, Cambridge.

This is a hands‑on role, where you will based on the shop floor, supporting the Shift Manager in the day‑to‑day running of the production, machinery and operations. In the absence of the Shift Manager, you will assume full supervisory responsibility of overseeing the shifts and ensuring smooth operations, maintaining high performance standards, and addressing any urgent operational issues, along with customer satisfaction.

Permanent - Rotating Shifts

Support the Shift Manager in supervising the shift team to achieve operational targets

Supervise and coordinate production staff to ensure output, quality, and safety standards are met

Operate machinery as part of the production team on a day‑to‑day basis

Monitor production schedules, quality standards, and equipment performance

Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and BRC standards

Maintain high standards of health & safety, housekeeping, and hygiene within a culture of continuous improvement

Achieve set production targets and performance goals

Provide training, guidance, and ongoing support to team members

Prepare accurate shift reports and ensure effective shift handovers

Ensure materials are available within appropriate lead times and to agreed specifications

Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment, ideally with supervisory responsibility

Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and engage a team

A proactive, hands‑on approach with the ability to work under pressure

Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making skills

Good knowledge of health and safety requirements in a manufacturing setting

Competent IT skills, including production management systems and basic reporting tools