Shift Coordinator

038109311

£28,000 - £30,000 Per Annum

Full Time

Permanent

Stirchley, West Midlands

Warehouse

Posted 5 hours ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

Shift Coordinator
Location: Kings Norton
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 2:00pm - 10:00pm (Afternoon Shift)

Pertemps are recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business for an experienced Shift Coordinator to join their production team in Kings Norton. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated supervisor or team leader to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment where quality, teamwork and continuous improvement are at the heart of the operation.

As Shift Coordinator, you will support the Shift Controller with the day-to-day running of the production department, ensuring production targets, quality standards and customer requirements are consistently achieved. You will lead and motivate a team of production operatives while maintaining a safe and efficient working environment.

Key Responsibilities
-Support the Shift Controller with the daily management of production operations.
-Lead, motivate and supervise production operatives to achieve production and quality targets.
-Ensure all Health & Safety procedures are followed at all times.
-Allocate labour and resources effectively to meet production plans and customer demand.
-Deliver shift briefings and communicate production priorities to the team.
-Monitor operator performance, providing coaching, training and support where required.
-Ensure production processes and work instructions are followed correctly.
-Troubleshoot production issues and escalate maintenance concerns to minimise downtime.
-Work closely with colleagues across shifts to ensure effective communication and smooth handovers.
-Investigate quality concerns and support corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
-Assist with employee training, performance reviews and development.
-Provide cover for the Shift Controller during periods of absence.

The successful candidate will have:
-Previous supervisory or team leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
-Ideally a minimum of three years' manufacturing experience, with paint, automotive or similar production experience advantageous.
-Strong leadership and people management skills.
-Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
-A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
-The ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment.
-GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).
-A full UK driving licence.