C Shift Supervisor
Crown Holdings · Kechnec
Job Description:
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated and results-driven Shift Manager to lead production operations in our beverage can manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for managing people, processes, and equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production while meeting customer requirements for quality and on-time delivery.
The Shift Manager plays a key role in driving operational excellence, maintaining high safety standards, improving performance, and developing production teams.
Key Responsibilities
Production Leadership
- Take responsibility for day-to-day shift operations, production performance, and decision-making.
- Ensure production plans are executed effectively while meeting safety, quality, efficiency, and cost targets.
- Monitor line performance against key business objectives, including spoilage, productivity, efficiency, and operating costs.
- Ensure effective shift handovers and communication between production teams.
- Maximize the efficient utilization of equipment, materials, and resources.
Operational Excellence
- Develop and improve production processes, procedures, and equipment performance.
- Support equipment changeovers, set-ups, and process optimization activities.
- Ensure effective maintenance and lubrication practices are followed.
- Maintain high housekeeping standards throughout the production area.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve performance and reduce waste.
Quality & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with ISO standards and quality management systems.
- Support quality improvement programs and deliver KPI targets.
- Investigate customer complaints and ensure effective corrective actions are implemented.
- Ensure compliance with HACCP and BRCGS Packaging Materials standards and procedures.
- Promote a culture of quality and customer focus throughout the team.
Team Leadership & People Management
- Lead, motivate, and develop production teams to achieve operational objectives.
- Communicate production priorities, changes, and operational updates effectively.
- Conduct regular team briefings and shift meetings.
- Ensure employees perform their duties according to established standards and expectations.
- Manage shift staffing levels, overtime planning, and workforce allocation.
- Coordinate holiday schedules and planned absences while maintaining operational coverage.
- Support employee development through training plans, coaching, and performance management.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.
Safety
- Lead by example in promoting safe working practices.
- Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements.
- Take immediate action to address unsafe conditions and behaviours.
- Foster a strong safety culture across the production team.
Qualifications & Experience
Required
- Technical education (Secondary School or University degree preferred).
- Previous experience in manufacturing, production supervision, or shift leadership.
- Strong understanding of production processes and operational excellence principles.
- Computer literacy and experience with production reporting systems.
- Ability to analyse performance data and make informed decisions.
- Experience leading and motivating teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Personal Competencies
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Team-oriented approach with strong influencing skills.
- Customer and quality-focused mindset.
- Commitment to continuous improvement.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Safety-first attitude.
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