Job Description:

Coventry

£35,000 - £45,000 + bonus and benefits

Overview:

This multi-site, international FMCG business are looking for a Shift Supervisor to lead operational activities across their Coventry operation on the night shift on a 3 on 3 off basis.

The role will suit a supervisor who is very much hands on and is able to motivate diverse teams to deliver consistent operational and performance excellence. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Full accountability for site operations on the shift in a high-speed production / distribution environment.
• Lead and develop a team of operators to ensure that shift objectives are hit and that operational and continuous improvement initiatives are delivered on. 
• Monitor stock flow and inventory accuracy across the shift. 
• Work closely with customers and suppliers. 
• Maintain performance tracking to ensure that the shift is delivering the required numbers in terms of production efficiencies. 
• Coordinate personnel to ensure that the shift is able to work at capacity at all times. This may include the deployment of agency staff at short notice. 
• Deal with all people management, mentoring and development matters on the shift. 

Person Specification:

• Previous experience running a shift in a fast-paced production or distribution environment. 
• Must be comfortable working on a night shift, 3 on 3 off basis. 
• A strong but engaging manager of people with a mentoring and coaching style and a track record in managing key performance indicators. 
• Comfortable working at pace and making decisions independently. 
• A really effective communicator who is organised, thorough and able to report professionally on shift performance. 
• Able to take ownership of site Health & Safety and continuous improvement on the shift.