Shift supervisor, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Position: Shift Supervisor (Permanent)
Shift Supervisor

Are you a confident leader with a passion for safety, people development, and operational excellence? Our client are recruiting for a Shift Supervisor on behalf of one of our chemical manufacturing clients.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a frontline leadership role in a business known for its technical expertise, strong values, and decades-long industry presence.

The Opportunity

As a Shift Supervisor, you’ll lead a team of up to 15 operators on a 12-hour rotating shift (days and nights). You'll be responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant production processes. Working closely with other shift supervisors and cross-functional teams, you’ll help maintain high standards across operations and support continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team of production operators

* Set clear expectations around safety, quality, and performance

* Promote a culture of engagement, accountability, and teamwork

* Act as Site Main Controller during site incidents

* Coordinate safe systems of work and oversee plant safety protocols

* Troubleshoot issues and support efficient plant operations

* Collaborate with Engineering, QHSE, HR, Logistics and Commercial teams

* Contribute to site-wide operational and performance initiatives

What You’ll Bring

* Proven leadership experience within a manufacturing or process environment

* Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills

* Familiarity with health and safety systems, including Safe Systems of Work

* Comfortable working both on the plant floor and in the control room

* Minimum of GCSE Grade 9-4 (or equivalent) in English and Maths

* Proficient in Microsoft Office and general IT systems

Desirable:

* Experience in chemical manufacturing or a COMAH-regulated site

* ILM qualification or similar leadership training

* Background in emergency response or incident control

The Package

* Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience

* Annual performance-related bonus

* Private medical insurance

* Group personal pension with company contributions up to 10%

* Equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

* Life assurance (up to 3x salary if in company pension scheme)

* On-site Health Centre

* Cycle to Work scheme

* 12-hour rotating shifts (2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off; average 42 hours per week)

* Potential relocation assistance for the right candidate