Production Shift Supervisor

Job Title:            Production Shift Supervisor
Contract:             Full Time, Permanent
Hours:                 Rotational Shift Pattern including days, nights & weekends
Reporting to:    Production Shift Manager

JOIN OUR TEAM

Norbev is seeking a motivated and hands-on Production Shift Supervisor to support the Production Shift Manager in delivering safe, efficient and high-performing production operations. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced supervisor to play a key role in leading production teams, achieving customer service targets, and driving continuous improvement within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

As a Production Shift Supervisor, you will lead by example, ensuring high standards of safety, quality, productivity and team performance while fostering a positive and engaging workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, motivate and support production team members to maximise individual and team performance.
• Monitor line performance and take timely corrective action to achieve production targets.
• Coordinate team activities during planned and unplanned downtime.
• Deliver training, coaching and guidance to support employee development.
• Promote a positive, inclusive and high-performance working environment.
• Encourage employee involvement in problem-solving and continuous improvement activities.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Promote safe working practices and challenge unsafe behaviours.
• Support the implementation of corrective actions to address health and safety risks.
• Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Monitor TPM processes and records.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping and hygiene standards across production areas.
• Complete production documentation, reports and checklists accurately and on time.

Quality & Operational Performance

• Carry out routine quality checks to ensure products meet company, customer and regulatory standards.
• Support efficient production operations to ensure customer service levels are achieved.
• Troubleshoot production issues and minimise downtime.
• Work closely with the Production Shift Manager and wider teams to optimise performance.

Continuous Improvement

• Support initiatives focused on productivity improvement, waste reduction, quality enhancement and cost control.
• Actively contribute ideas that improve efficiency and operational effectiveness.
• Engage team members in continuous improvement activities and lean manufacturing principles.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for an individual who can lead people effectively while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality and operational excellence.

Essential Criteria

• Previous supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong organisational, planning and time management skills.
• Proven ability to achieve demanding production targets and deadlines.
• Experience working in a fast-paced FMCG environment, ideally within the beverage sector.
• Knowledge of automated production systems.
• Understanding of quality standards, production processes and regulatory requirements.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to minimise production downtime.
• Knowledge of TPM principles and practices.
• Sound understanding of health and safety legislation and best practice.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Flexibility to work a rotational shift pattern, including days, nights, weekends and overtime when required.

TO APPLY
Send your CV to hr@norbev.co.uk, clearly outlining your suitability for the role, by Friday 23 October 2026.