Shift Supervisor
#Job Summary
Reporting to the Site Manager, the Site Supervisor is expected to lead the engineering team, driving performance and delivering value. With a focus on H&S, KPI’s and performance management, this position is a key role for the success of the business. A senior role within the Engineering department, the Site Supervisor is an ambassador for the business, building and maintaining good relationships with customers, colleagues & managers. The individual will also be passionate about Health and Safety, challenging those that don’t meet the required standards.
#Key responsibilities
- People Leadership including delivery of performance reviews, development and coaching of team, dealing with employee relations issues, and employee welfare and wellbeing
- Drive the people agenda and focus on progressing succession and talent pipeline
- Promote a strong safety culture and compliance to current H&S standards
- Enable the creation and implementation of standard ways of working
- Effective escalation management during incidents with key stakeholders.
- Assist with planning of Planned Preventative Maintenance of automation equipment, including the auditing of the equipment
- Attend daily meetings & liaise with operations to ensure workload is prioritised correctly
- Organise improvements, repairs and modifications
- Organise shift manning to achieve operational requirements
- Organise / assist in project installation work including cost reduction activities
- Compliance auditing, inclusive of health and safety.
- Overall management of Spare Parts processes
- Deputise for Site Manager in periods of absence.
- The above list is not exhaustive and the Site Supervisor should be flexible and cooperative in order to assist in meeting the business needs.
#Skills, qualifications and experience
- Proven history of strength in people leadership and development
- A recognised engineering qualification (ONC minimum), ideally HNC or above
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a relevant transferrable industry or service.
- Hold an IOSH certificate & adhere to all company/ customer legislative and H&S procedures
- Recognised apprenticeship in an engineering field would be desirable
- Experience of managing teams (4+)
- Proven track record in service maintenance
- Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing
- Computer Literate, MS Office / CMMS systems
#Important behaviours to have in line with our company values
- Appreciation – Recognises the achievement of others
- Creativity – Is resourceful and innovative
- Courage – Willing to learn and try new things
- Openness – Always approachable and helpful
- Reliability – Consistently gives their best
#Company benefits
- KNAPP will contribute up to 6% pension
- Private healthcare including dental and optical cover
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee referral scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee of the Quarter awards
Are you looking for new challenges? Do your eyes sparkle with enthusiasm when you talk about your specialist area? Do you gladly take on responsibility? Are you able to grasp complex issues? Are you brave enough to take new paths and do you view changes as exciting opportunities?
Then apply now! We look forward to getting to know you.
Here are a few tips for a successful application.
Complete + online + authentic = good chances
Complete
The following documents are important to us:
- Cover letter (please indicate your core areas in the case of speculative applications)
- CV (résumé) in tabular format with a photo
- Diploma certificates and evidence of professional experience
Online
Please only apply via our application tool.
Tip: Apply for current vacancies to maximize your chances. In the case of speculative applications, it can take some time before we have an appropriate offer for you.
Authentic
Once you have completed the first two steps, you are a good deal closer to your new job. If your educational and professional backgrounds fit one of our job opportunities we will invite you to an interview in person.
The interview is the most important part of the application process. Above all, we look for authenticity. During the interview, we will find out whether our expectations match each other and whether a long-term cooperation can be formed.
1. Apply online
2. Confirmation of receipt sent
3. Human Resources and specific department look at your documents
4. If we like what we see: invitation to an interview in person
5. The excitement builds: first interview in person
6. If necessary: second interview in person
7. Do we fit well together? Welcome to KNAPP!
To ensure a speedy application process, please only apply via our application tool. After submitting your application you will receive a confirmation of receipt.