Job Description

About our client

Our client is a major global food company -- they're a family built on heritage, innovation, and purpose. From their trusted products, to their growing portfolio of organic ingredients and ready-to-eat offerings, their mission is to nourish lives across 80+ countries. They do this by combining tradition with transformation, and they're looking for passionate individuals to grow with them.

About the Role

As Shift Supervisor, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the production process. You'll be responsible for managing your team, delivering against production targets, maintaining quality standards, and upholding health and safety procedures across your shift.

```Duties```
Lead and motivate shift teams, communicating clear expectations and monitoring individual and team performance.

Manage workflow across production lines, resolving issues promptly to maintain output and quality. Drive compliance with Health & Safety standards, championing a safe working environment. Ensure all products meet company specifications and quality benchmarks. Coordinate shift handovers to ensure clarity and continuity across operations. Contribute to cost reduction, process improvements, and resource optimisation. Support training and development initiatives to build a high-performing team. Take an active role in continuous improvement and company growth plans. Maintain strong housekeeping standards for a clean and safe production area. Make informed decisions aligned with the company's values and structure.
```Skills```

Required Skills

Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills. Proven experience in a supervisory role within a manufacturing environment. FMCG Experience

Preferred Skills

Knowledge of production processes, quality systems, and health & safety practices. Able to work collaboratively across shifts and departments. Passionate about people development and continuous improvement.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 45,000.00-50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Harlow CM20 2GJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Shift management: 2 years (preferred) Manufacturing: 2 years (preferred) Leadership: 2 years (preferred) FMCG: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person