About the Business
Our client are a leading, multi award-winning producer within POS (Point of Sale) and Out-of-Home Advertising. Acting as a trusted partner to some of the world’s most recognisable brands and retailers, they deliver innovative, high-quality print and production solutions.
With a strong heritage of excellence and a forward-thinking mindset, the business is built on creativity, technology-driven manufacturing, and best-in-class client service. Sustainability, innovation, and people development sit at the core of everything we do. As a growing and acquisitive organisation, they have ambitious plans to further enhance our service offering and operational capabilities.
The Role: Finishing Shift Supervisor
They are seeking an experienced Finishing Shift Supervisor to support the Finishing Shift Manager in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of collation and packing operations throughout the shift.
This role involves organising packing tables in line with promotional requirements, assigning team leaders to their respective teams, monitoring quality control standards, and ensuring the accurate allocation of client stock. You will play a key role in maintaining high operational standards through strong organisation, attention to detail, and collaborative leadership.
Key Responsibilities
*Work closely with the Finishing Shift Manager to ensure appropriate staffing levels and workload allocation for each shift
*Communicate clear job instructions to team leaders and team members
*Ensure all work is prepared in a timely manner for packing and table layout
*Lay out packing tables and check print quality prior to collation and packing
*Ensure all print is correctly labelled before production begins
*Monitor packing accuracy in line with agreed service level agreements
*Check packing materials and packing quality in accordance with company guidelines
*Report all non-conformances in line with R.A.C.I. procedures and communicate issues to teams as required
*Plan and manage team activity in consultation with the Finishing Shift Manager, ensuring adherence to agreed budgets and timescales
Key Competencies & Experience
*Strong knowledge of print finishing processes
*Previous experience working within a print finishing environment
*Clear and effective verbal communication skills
*Excellent people skills with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships
*Basic IT skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and internet use
*Ability to work to tight deadlines and demanding targets
*Strong organisational and planning skills
*Ability to prioritise effectively and manage conflicting demands
*High attention to detail
*Comfortable working within stringent quality and operational systems
Behavioural Competencies
*Building Collaborative Relationships – Develops and maintains strong working relationships internally and externally
*Customer Orientation – Demonstrates commitment to meeting internal and external customer needs
*Innovation – Generates fresh ideas to solve work-related challenges
*Initiative – Proactively identifies and acts on what needs to be done
*Results Orientation – Focuses on achieving outcomes efficiently and effectively
*Flexibility – Adapts to changing business needs and priorities
*Leadership – Inspires and motivates teams to perform at their best
Benefits
*Competitive salary
*25 days’ annual leave
*Company pension scheme
*Employee Assistance Programme
*Life insurance