C Shift Supervisor

Job description

Job Description

About the Role We are looking for a motivated and results-driven Shift Manager to lead production operations in our beverage can manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for managing people, processes, and equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production while meeting customer requirements for quality and on-time delivery. The Shift Manager plays a key role in driving operational excellence, maintaining high safety standards, improving performance, and developing production teams.

Key Responsibilities

Production Leadership Take responsibility for day-to-day shift operations, production performance, and decision-making. Ensure production plans are executed effectively while meeting safety, quality, efficiency, and cost targets. Monitor line performance against key business objectives, including spoilage, productivity, efficiency, and operating costs. Ensure effective shift handovers and communication between production teams.

Maximize the efficient utilization of equipment, materials, and resources. Operational Excellence Develop and improve production processes, procedures, and equipment performance. Support equipment changeovers, set-ups, and process optimization activities. Ensure effective maintenance and lubrication practices are followed. Maintain high housekeeping standards throughout the production area. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve performance and reduce waste.

Quality & Compliance Ensure compliance with ISO standards and quality management systems. Support quality improvement programs and deliver KPI targets. Investigate customer complaints and ensure effective corrective actions are implemented. Ensure compliance with HACCP and BRCGS Packaging Materials standards and procedures. Promote a culture of quality and customer focus throughout the team. Team Leadership & People Management Lead, motivate, and develop production teams to achieve operational objectives.

Communicate production priorities, changes, and operational updates effectively. Conduct regular team briefings and shift meetings. Ensure employees perform their duties according to established standards and expectations. Manage shift staffing levels, overtime planning, and workforce allocation. Coordinate holiday schedules and planned absences while maintaining operational coverage. Support employee development through training plans, coaching, and performance management.

Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback. Safety Lead by example in promoting safe working practices. Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements. Take immediate action to address unsafe conditions and behaviours. Foster a strong safety culture across the production team.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Technical education (Secondary School or University degree preferred). Previous experience in manufacturing, production supervision, or shift leadership. Strong understanding of production processes and operational excellence principles. Computer literacy and experience with production reporting systems. Ability to analyse performance data and make informed decisions. Experience leading and motivating teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Personal Competencies Strong leadership and decision-making skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Team-oriented approach with strong influencing skills. Customer and quality-focused mindset. Commitment to continuous improvement. Strong organisational and problem-solving skills. Safety-first attitude.