Shift Coordinator

Shift Coordinator - Stirchley site

As Shift Coordinator for the Stirchley site, you will support the Shift Controller in managing daily production operations, ensuring targets and quality standards are met. This permanent, full-time position offers a salary between £28,000 and £30,000 per annum. The working pattern is Monday to Friday, 2:00pm to 10:00pm. Key skills include leading production operatives, maintaining efficiency, and upholding customer requirements. The role involves coordinating workflow, monitoring output, and fostering continuous improvement within the manufacturing team.

• Location:
  
  Kings Norton
• Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum
• Hours:
  
  Monday to Friday, 2:00pm - 10:00pm (Afternoon Shift)

Pertemps are recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business for an experienced Shift Coordinator to join their production team in Kings Norton. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated supervisor or team leader to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment where quality, teamwork and continuous improvement are at the heart of the operation.

As Shift Coordinator, you will support the Shift Controller with the day-to-day running of the production department, ensuring production targets, quality standards and customer requirements are consistently achieved. You will lead and motivate a team of production operatives while maintaining a safe and efficient working environment.

• Support the Shift Controller with the daily management of production operations.
• Lead, motivate and supervise production operatives to achieve production and quality targets.
• Ensure all Health & Safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Allocate labour and resources effectively to meet production plans and customer demand.
• Deliver shift briefings and communicate production priorities to the team.
• Monitor operator performance, providing coaching, training and support where required.
• Ensure production processes and work instructions are followed correctly.
• Troubleshoot production issues and escalate maintenance concerns to minimise downtime.
• Work closely with colleagues across shifts to ensure effective communication and smooth handovers.
• Investigate quality concerns and support corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with employee training, performance reviews and development.
• Provide cover for the Shift Controller during periods of absence.

• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Ideally a minimum of three years' manufacturing experience, with paint, automotive or similar production experience advantageous.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• The ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment.
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).
• A full UK driving licence.