Shift Supervisor – Ellesmere Port

As a shift supervisor you will guarantee that safety, quality, efficiency, delivery and cost objectives connected to shift production activities are achieved, in compliance with Group policies. Shifts are: 4 on 4 off. We operate 24/7, 365 days a year. Shift patterns may slightly vary initially. Job Description Key Responsibilities of the Shift Supervisor People –Production employees directly; Engineers and Warehouse employees on shift indirectly (for co-ordination and immediate prioritisation) Optimise employee effectiveness via communication, objective setting and training. Lead and supervise personnel via performance management. Leads / participates in investigations. Leads by example in behaviour. Drive the Run to Standards Model. Promotes a safety-focused culture. Promotes Guiding Principles and values. Team Briefs. Training plan and Matrix updates. Involved in the recruitment of new Operators. GMP Audits. Champion ‘Safety Culture’ and be an ambassador for ‘Behavioural Based Safety’. Report all H&S issues in line with business procedures. Ensure that products meet required Product Specification. Inspires employees by creating targets and objectives, providing training and guidance for them to succeed. Demonstrated the right behaviour and sets the same expectations of their employees, including- Respect, Integrity, Discipline and Routine, Sense of Urgency. Supervises direct reports and uses performance management framework to develop operators skills and knowledge. Promotes innovative solutions to maximize efficiency Co-operates with maintenance office in order to guarantee the best possible production efficiency Co-ordination with the other functions in charge of equipment operation Employees understand the critical success factors to high efficiency are the inputs in Run to Standards. Controls paper and raw material waste on shift. Labour Cost control. Be an active team player engaging in cross functional working across the business, enabling faster decision making, increased innovation and improving problem solving. Job Requirements BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Proven experience in a supervisory role within the manufacturing industry. Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team effectively. Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written. A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong organisational skills. Great attention to detail.