Production Shift Supervisor

Production Shift Supervisor (FMCG)

£30000 - £35000

Harlow

Rotating AM & PM

About the role

We're recruiting a hands-on Shift Supervisor to lead a busy manufacturing operation in Harlow. You'll be visible on the shopfloor, developing your team and driving safe, efficient performance to hit daily production targets and KPIs.

Key responsibilities

Lead, motivate and support a team of 12 operators on shift
Deliver the production plan and respond quickly to downtime or performance issues
Coach and develop team members, addressing underperformance fairly and consistently
Maintain high standards across Health & Safety, quality, hygiene and housekeeping
Complete clear shift handovers and ensure accurate production/quality records
Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Warehouse and Planning to resolve issues and improve performance

What we're looking for

Supervisory/team leader experience in a manufacturing environment (FMCG preferred)
Strong people skills: coaching, development and performance management
Confident driving targets/KPIs in a fast-paced shopfloor setting
Good communication and decision-making skills
Solid understanding of Health & Safety requirements

Benefits

18% shift pay
258 hours holiday inclusive of bank holidays (holiday year Jan-Dec)
BUPA healthcare on successful completion of 3-month probation
Auto enrolment pension scheme
Rotating AM & PM shifts
Cycle to Work Scheme