Manufacturing Shift Supervisor


Company:	Meridian Business Support
Salary:	£35,000 to £35,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Exeter, EX2 7JH
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	19 Sept 2026
Closing date:	18 Oct 2026

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Summary

The Opportunity:

The Manufacturing Shift Supervisor will assume responsibility for 80 staff across a swing shift rotation (6-2/2-10 7 days per week). The role does require overtime being worked on the weekend, which is well recompensed, but applicants should be aware. This shift orientated role will require you to utilise all of your Supervisory skills in a Manufacturing / Production environment in a pro-active and hands on manner. The purpose of the Manufacturing Shift Supervisor role is to effectively manage a large manufacturing team and equipment resources to optimise production workflow, maximise employee performance and ensure consistent, on time delivery to meet forecasted customer demand.

The Role:

- You will effectively lead a team of 80 staff in a busy production environment, focussing on the management of people, workflow, performance, output, quality and health & safety.

- Build a strong team culture based on communication, collaboration, and engagement.

- Lead by example and provide guidance to your team, helping them develop their skills and reach their full potential.

- Meet production schedules, achieve key performance indicators (KPIs), and contribute to the overall success of the department.

- Analyse production processes, identify and resolve challenges, and make sound decisions under pressure.

- Develop and implement operational plans, manage resources efficiently, and oversee daily activities.

- Engage employees through daily meetings and provide insightful performance evaluations.

- Track production metrics, ensure KPIs are met, and continuously improve team practices.

- Track overtime weekly to control cost and optimize productivity. Ensure a fair approach when allocating overtime.

Preferred Skills:

- You’ll be a proven Manufacturing Team Leader / Supervisor used to managing a large team.

- Management of people, workflow, performance, output, quality and health & safety are all ESSENTIAL experiences which the successful candidate must possess.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills

- Proficient listener who actively engages stakeholders and articulates ideas and plans with clarity

- Demonstrates a keen sense of organisation, ensuring smooth workflows and efficient progress

- Ability to use analytical skills to identify production issues and implement effective solution

Working Hours:

6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm Monday to Friday alternative weeks, PLUS 6 hours overtime required either on Saturday (at time and a half) OR Sunday (double time). The role offers a basic salary of up to £35000 also offers a 12.5% uplift due to the shift allowance. This position could earn you well above this figure with the overtime available.

Associated Benefits:

A range of benefits including company bonus and an excellent pension scheme and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Progression is encouraged, as is professional development.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.

Please note that this specific role may be subject to export control restrictions, including under ITAR. Any offer of employment from this particular company will be conditional on the successful candidate meeting the applicable legal requirements for access to controlled information or technology.

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