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Job Title: Shift / Process Supervisor

Location: Swansea 

Salary: Dependent on experience

Hours: Monday to Friday, Full-Time

Job Type: Permanent basis

Are you a decisive leader who thrives in fast-paced, safety-critical environments? We are seeking a proactive Shift Supervisor to drive operational excellence at our clients busy Swansea Transfer Station.
Shift / Process Supervisor. 

As Shift / Process Supervisor, you will be responsible for delivering the daily operational plan safely and efficiently while maintaining quality standards and enforcing site procedures. You will work closely with the Weighbridge team and Site Manager to ensure smooth process flow and effective exception management.

What you'll be doing: 

• You’ll lead daily pre-shift briefings and strategically allocate labor to ensure the site is "ready to run." From tipping to air separation, you own the process flow and are responsible for hitting daily tonnage targets.
• This is a safety-critical environment. You have the full mandate to stop work if standards aren’t met. You’ll be the champion of lock-off procedures, traffic management, and fire prevention to ensure every team member goes home safe.
• You will monitor work-in-progress (WIP), manage downtime events, and coordinate with maintenance to ensure the facility operates at peak efficiency.
• You are the final line of defense for quality. You’ll manage "hot loads" and non-conformances, ensuring all contamination is isolated and shift data is captured accurately for a seamless handover.
• You’ll deliver impactful toolbox talks, drive corrective actions to closure, and maintain high morale through clear, professional communication across all shifts.

What you'll bring: 

• You'll have experience leading teams in waste management, recycling, manufacturing, or similar high-intensity industrial environments.
• You'll have a proactive mindset with the authority to enforce safety standards and a solid awareness of incident investigation.
• A track record of hitting KPIs, managing shift productivity, and taking full accountability for operational results.
• The ability to lead teams through daily challenges, resolve floor-level issues, and drive clear communication.
• Familiarity with PUWER, lock-off procedures, and industry-specific WISH WASTE 13 guidance is desirable.
• Comfort using operational dashboards, planning systems, and managing hazards specific to Material Recovery Facilities (MRF) is desirable.

What's in it for you? 

• Join a forward-thinking leader in the waste sector that is expanding and investing in the future.
• Take the helm of a critical facility where your decisions directly drive safety and operational success.
• Be part of a professional, "no-nonsense" organisation that values efficiency and clear communication.

Ready to lead?

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Still unsure or want more details? Reach out to Eleanor at Eleanor@sunnyrecruitment.co.uk.

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