Supervisor, Production

Main Purpose of Role

The Shift Leader is responsible for overseeing and managing afternoon shift operations in our manufacturing facility, with a strong emphasis on team leadership, performance management, safety compliance, and operational efficiency. This role ensures production targets are met while maintaining a safe, secure, and quality-driven environment. The Shift Leader leads a team of c. 10 employees with potential to grow, oversees equipment maintenance, manages shift production schedules, and ensures the facility is secured at the end of the shift.

The successful candidate will be required to work a day shift for up to 8 weeks for on-the-job training and to get to know the plant.

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Complete pre-shift inspection and ensure all team members complete the (PTRA) pre-task, risk assessment, and pre-machine use checklist.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and partner with the EH&S Manager and Operations Manager on the completion and continued improvements in risk assessments.
• Ensure all team members follow safety protocols and use PPE as required.
• Support the investigation of any safety incidents on shift, reporting and documenting incidents according to company policy and initiating corrective actions.
• Ensure that all team members understand the zero-tolerance approach to any breaches of safety and quality standards and encourage operators not to take short cuts.
• Ensure the shift always has an adequate number of first aiders, fire wardens, and FLT drivers.

• Oversee all shift manufacturing activities, ensuring that production targets and quality standards are met within schedule.
• Monitor workflow and implement improvements to enhance productivity and reduce lost time.
• Prepare and submit a detailed shift report, summarizing key metrics, production achievements, incidents, and any challenges encountered.
• Responsible for securing the facility at the end of the shift when required, ensuring that all equipment is properly shut down and operational areas are locked and secure, or in the event of a night shift ensuring the plant is prepped for the incoming shift to maximize productivity.
• When required to close the plant conduct a final walkthrough to confirm that all safety and security measures are in place, including locking doors, shutting off lights, and setting alarms.
• Ensure all shift-related documentation is accurately maintained, including equipment logs, quality checks, and incident reports.
• Track shift performance metrics, including production output, quality, and downtime, and report trends to the Operations Manager with recommendations for improvement.

• Lead, motivate, and develop the shift team, setting clear performance expectations and fostering a positive work environment.
• Evaluate and reshape the existing team as needed, ensuring each team member aligns with the plant’s goals and contributes effectively.
• Take proactive steps in addressing performance issues, skill gaps, or structural adjustments and removal of single point of failures in key skills.
• Provide regular coaching and feedback to team members, promoting accountability, productivity, and adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Work with the Quality Manager and Training Lead to identify and address training needs to build skills within the team.
• Manage time and attendance, and administer the return-to-work process and any required disciplinary actions up to final written warning stage.
• Conduct performance evaluations for employees, recognizing high performers and managing any performance improvement plans (PIPs).
• Develop and mentor a deputy to provide seamless coverage during holidays and absences, ensuring continuity in operations and supporting shift duties as needed.
• Identify and propose initiatives for continuous improvement in safety, productivity, and quality and employee engagement.

• Ensure all products manufactured on shift meet established quality standards and address any deviations promptly.
• Work closely with the Quality…