Shift Supervisor

Radar Recruitment are delighted to be exclusively partnering with Talon Manufacturing in supporting them on their next stage of growth.
Talon Manufacturing are the UK s market leader in the supply of plumbing fixings and finishings and the success to date has been built upon a passionate team of people manufacturing high quality products and delivering them to their customers when they need them. As a result they have built up an enviable reputation within the industry.
Talon are a great team of people, supporting a great brand, and with products proudly manufactured in the UK. They are also on an exciting growth strategy with new products and new customers. Do you want to join the team, and help deliver an exciting future?
Talon are known for delivery of product and service, and the heartbeat of this is the Operations side of the business. We are now recruiting a number of roles to both maintain and build upon this strong foundation and ensure continued success.
The role
We are currently hiring for a Shift Supervisor, reporting to the Production and Engineering Manager. This is a people management focussed role, overseeing the production and packing activities across shifts, ensuring the efficient operation of injection moulding and packing processes while maintaining quality standards, meeting production targets and ensuring the safety of the workforce. Your role will involve supervising operators, technicians, and other production staff, coordinating workflow, troubleshooting issues, and implementing improvements to enhance productivity and quality.
The role works Monday to Friday from 2-10pm.
So why join?
Talon is a growing, stable and profitable business that is very much on an upwards trajectory. This role will provide opportunity to progress into a more senior position moving forward as the business continues to scale. With the business being privately owned, there is genuine room for creativity and implementing new ideas and the business have worked hard to ensure that there isn t the red tape that can often prevent progress. By remaining independent, the business have managed to remain agile and responsive to customer demand and have cemented a market leading position in their space.
Above all, you will be working for a supportive and encouraging leadership team, who have strong track records across multiple sectors. Their style is very much high autonomy, high accountability and they are looking for someone who enjoys taking real ownership of a role who they can mentor and coach to get to the next level.
What you ll be doing
Ensure Safety and Compliance:

• Enforce safety protocols and procedures to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and address any hazards or non-compliance issues promptly.
• Ensure that all personnel are properly trained on safety procedures and equipment operation.

Supervise Production Activities:

• Lead and supervise a team of operators and technicians to ensure smooth operation of injection moulding, Nailers, packing machines and related equipment.
• Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members based on production priorities and individual skill sets.
• Monitor production and packing processes to ensure compliance with quality standards and customer demand.

Optimise Production Efficiency:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement measures to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Coordinate with maintenance personnel to schedule preventive maintenance and minimize equipment downtime.
• Monitor equipment performance and troubleshoot any issues that may arise during production.

Quality Assurance:

• Conduct process confirmation to ensure that products meet specifications and customer requirements.
• Implement corrective actions to address quality issues and prevent recurrence.
• Work closely with the quality control team to investigate root causes of defects and implement corrective measures.

Personnel Management:

• Provide leadership and guidance to production staff, including coaching, training, and performance evaluation.
• Resolve conflicts and address disciplinary issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Maintain accurate production records, including shift reports, production logs, and schedule adherence
• Compile data and generate reports on production metrics, including output, scrap rates, and downtime.
• Communicate effectively to provide updates on production status and performance.

What we are looking for?

• Appropriate qualification in a related field or time served experience performing similar role
• Proven experience in production, preferably in the volume manufacturing industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of production, equipment and materials
• Solid understanding of safety regulations and quality management principles.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including MS Office
• Experience of injection moulding would be advantageous

Personal Requirements:

• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire team members.
• Detail-oriented and organised.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.

Please apply for the role or contact Daniel Bowes at Radar Recruitment for more information. Any third party applications will be forwarded to Radar Recruitment.