Manufacturing Shift Supervisor in Liverpool

Overview

SHIFT SUPERVISOR – Industrial – FMCG based. Contract is straight to permanent and employed by our client, with all applicants needed to be able to commute.

Shift: Monday – Thursday 07:00-19:00 initially, then falling into a shift pattern. Overtime available

Annual Salary Range: £34,000 – £38,000.

Total Recruitment Solutions Ltd currently work with a large manufacturing business based in Liverpool. We are pleased to accept applications to the role mentioned below. If you’re currently a strong Team Leader/Machine Operative and looking to take the next step and move into a new role within a long standing and development business, then please carry on reading below.

If the task and duties mentioned below suit you and you think you\\\’re ready, please apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the shift team, ensuring all personnel adhere to health, safety, and environmental policies at all times.
• Organise and allocate daily tasks to team members to meet production targets and operational deadlines.
• Monitor site operations including sorting, processing, loading, and unloading of goods and material within the production and process areas to ensure efficiency and compliance.
• Conduct pre-shift briefings and safety toolbox talks to communicate key priorities and reinforce safety standards.
• Oversee equipment operation and maintenance activities during the shift, coordinating with maintenance teams to minimise downtime.
• Ensure accurate documentation of materials processed, shift reports, and incident logs are completed promptly and accurately.

Essential Skills

• Understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations relevant to recycling and waste management.
• Excellent organizational skills to effectively plan and allocate shift tasks and manage workflow.
• Ability to communicate clearly and confidently, both verbally and in writing, with team members and management.
• Experience in monitoring and improving operational processes to meet performance targets and KPIs.
• Competence in incident reporting, documentation, and ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to respond quickly and effectively to operational challenges or emergencies.
• Forklift license, desirable.

Desirable Experience

• Certification or training in health and safety, such as IOSH Managing Safely desired but not essential.
• Knowledge of MHE systems (FLT, Cherry Pickers) desired but not essential.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with environmental compliance standards and reporting requirements.

Education

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience

• Leadership: 3 years (preferred)
• Alternating nights/days shift: 1 year (preferred)

License/Certification

• Forklift License (preferred)

Work authorization

• United Kingdom (required)

Location

• Liverpool (Merseyside) (preferred)

Work Location: In person