Shift Supervisor - Days

Description

Shift Supervisor – Day Shift

Location: Coventry

Hours: 3 days on / 3 days off | 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Salary: circa £35,000 plus bonus - max 10% of salary

Are you an experienced team leader with a background in FMCG, logistics, or food production?

Join a forward-thinking, 24/7 operation at the heart of the supply chain industry as a Shift Supervisor. You’ll play a vital role in overseeing day-to-day operations and driving team performance within a high-volume, fast-paced, and automated facility.

Your Role: As Shift Supervisor, you’ll take full ownership of operational performance during your shift. Leading a team of up to 20 operatives and agency staff, you’ll be responsible for delivering service, safety, and efficiency targets—keeping the operation running smoothly from inbound to dispatch.

Key Responsibilities:

Full responsibility for site operations during your 12-hour shift

Lead, manage, and motivate a team of warehouse and production operatives

Conduct daily safety checks, shift briefings, and quality audits

Maintain HSE and company policy compliance at all times

Plan and allocate labour to meet fluctuating production demands, especially during peak times

Manage stock control, cycle counts, and system reporting

Monitor machinery performance, escalate issues, and support light troubleshooting (basic engineering knowledge desirable)

Coordinate with internal departments, suppliers, and customers to ensure seamless communication

Complete accurate shift reports and performance tracking

Handle HR duties: return-to-work interviews, absence tracking, holiday planning, and basic performance managementWhat You’ll Bring:

Experience in a supervisory role within logistics, production, FMCG, or food-related industries

Confident leading both permanent and temporary/agency teams

Strong understanding of health & safety (HSE) policies and compliance

Able to work effectively in a 24/7 operation, especially in high-pressure or peak periods

Familiarity with automated systems and machinery (some engineering insight is a plus)

Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English

Comfortable using IT systems including Excel, Word, Teams, and warehouse/production softwareDesirable (not essential):

IOSH or NEBOSH qualification

HACCP awareness

Formal training in operations, production, or team leadershipWhy Apply?

Permanent, full-time opportunity with a leading logistics provider

Competitive salary circa £35k DOE plus max 10% bonus

Be part of a proactive, supportive, and high-performing team

Clear progression pathway in a growing business

Modern, automated facility committed to quality and innovationIf you’re ready to lead from the front and thrive in a role where no two days are the same, apply today and take the next step in your operations career

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