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Shift Supervisor

Shift Supervisor


Cardiff

Job Title: Shift Supervisor - Twilight Shift
Location: Cardiff
Salary: £46,000 per annum
Hours: Twilight Shift

About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Shift Supervisor to lead our twilight shift team in Cardiff. This is a hands-on leadership role, providing support, supervision, and guidance to Team Leaders and operators to ensure production deadlines, quality standards, and health & safety compliance are met. You'll be a key contributor to maintaining high performance, supporting a positive team culture, and ensuring excellent service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

* Oversee and supervise the shift team, ensuring adherence to company procedures and regulations
* Maintain a safe and healthy work environment; ensure compliance with HSE standards
* Support, motivate, and engage the team, building rapport and professionalism
* Ensure production tasks are completed accurately, on time, and to required standards
* Be the point of contact for the shift, addressing personnel issues and escalating where necessary
* Oversee the safe operation and basic maintenance of production areas
* Train and develop team members to maintain quality, compliance, and skills
* Attend training, meetings, and participate in audits as required
* Communicate effectively with other shifts to ensure smooth handovers
* Support continuous improvement and implement 5S methodology to optimise workspaces

Individual Requirements & Experience:

* Proven experience supervising teams in a manufacturing/production environment
* Strong people management skills with the ability to motivate and develop staff
* Ability to interpret work orders, engineering, or technical plans accurately
* Experience working with tools, equipment, and materials in a technical/chemical environment
* Hands-on approach, able to support operators directly while managing the shift
* Commitment to Health, Safety, and environmental standards
* Previous experience in similar production environment is desirable but not essential

Skills & Knowledge:

* Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
* Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively
* Understanding of production processes, quality control, and technical standards
* Commitment to growing specialist knowledge and developing the team

Why Join Us:
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a key shift, influence team performance, and contribute directly to operational excellence in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Apply Now:
Send your CV to jillw@rerecruitment.com

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Salary: Market related

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