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. INDFMCG