Shift Supervisor

Airport Placements; Cambridge, Ely; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company located near Cambridge is searching for a proactive production supervisor. This hands-on role involves supporting the Shift Manager and overseeing daily operations on the production floor. The ideal candidate should have experience in manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving under pressure. Responsibilities include supervising staff, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and achieving production targets. The position offers a permanent contract with rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment with supervisory responsibility.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proactive approach with problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the Shift Manager in supervising the shift team.
• Coordinate production staff for quality and safety standards.
• Operate machinery as part of the production team.
• Monitor production schedules and equipment performance.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and standards.
• Provide training and ongoing support to team members.
• Prepare accurate shift reports.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team motivation

Tools

Production management systems

Basic reporting tools

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and proactive production supervisor to join their manufacturing company located on the outskirts of Ely, Cambridge.

This is a hands‑on role, where you will be based on the shop floor, supporting the Shift Manager in the day‑to‑day running of the production, machinery and operations. In the absence of the Shift Manager, you will assume full supervisory responsibility of overseeing the shifts and ensuring smooth operations, maintaining high performance standards, and addressing any urgent operational issues, along with customer satisfaction.

Permanent - Rotating Shifts

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Shift Manager in supervising the shift team to achieve operational targets
• Supervise and coordinate production staff to ensure output, quality, and safety standards are met
• Operate machinery as part of the production team on a day‑to‑day basis
• Monitor production schedules, quality standards, and equipment performance
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and BRC standards
• Maintain high standards of health & safety, housekeeping, and hygiene within a culture of continuous improvement
• Achieve set production targets and performance goals
• Provide training, guidance, and ongoing support to team members
• Prepare accurate shift reports and ensure effective shift handovers
• Ensure materials are available within appropriate lead times and to agreed specifications

Requirements

• Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment, ideally with supervisory responsibility
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and engage a team
• A proactive, hands‑on approach with the ability to work under pressure
• Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making skills
• Good knowledge of health and safety requirements in a manufacturing setting
• Competent IT skills, including production management systems and basic reporting tools