Production Shift Supervisor

Job Title: Production Shift Supervisor

Location: Bognor Regis

Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday,

Must be able to work rotating shift patterns below:

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• Monday - Friday 6am - 2pm
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• Monday - Friday 2pm - 10pm
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• Sunday - Thursday 10pm - 6am
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Work Type: Temp to Perm

HRGO Recruitment are seeking a motivated and experienced Production Shift Supervisor to join our client's busy manufacturing site based in Bognor Regis.

Our client is a well-established and growing manufacturing business. They are a market leader within their industry, producing high-quality products for a wide range of customers. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Team Leader to support the Production Manager in driving operational performance within a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

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• Ensure production is working to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and jobs are completed in the correct sequence.
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• Provide strong leadership by setting an example and allocating resources effectively.
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• Support the Production Manager in achieving key performance indicators (KPIs).
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• Monitor daily production output, with an expected shift performance of approximately 4,600 units per day.
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• Carry out production system and report checks.
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• Complete daily safety inspections and ensure all documentation is completed accurately and on time.
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• Ensure all employees wear the correct PPE and comply with Health & Safety procedures.
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• Support and monitor staff training, identifying additional training requirements where necessary.
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• Report machine breakdowns and quality issues using the appropriate reporting procedures.
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• Capture and report production figures, including units/metres produced and work-in-progress performance.
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• Ensure effective and accurate shift handovers.
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• Maintain high standards of housekeeping throughout the production area.
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• Assist with planned maintenance programmes.
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• Maintain weekly rotas on a week-plus-one basis.
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• Administer absence and sickness records, reporting to the Production Manager and HR where required.
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• Deliver inductions and assist with employee training schedules.
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• Undertake additional duties as required to support the continued development of the site.
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Skills and Attributes

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• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production leadership role.
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• Strong leadership and people management skills.
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• IT literate
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• Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills.
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• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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• Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.
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• Proactive, reliable and able to use initiative.
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• Flexible approach to work.
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• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
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What We're Looking For

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• A positive and hands-on approach to leadership.
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• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
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• A strong focus on Health & Safety, quality and productivity.
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• Someone who can motivate a team whilst maintaining high performance standards.
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