Shift Supervisor

Associated British Ports

. Supervise and coordinate day-to-day operational activities .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeSouthampton • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and people management skills in operational environments, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental procedures while effectively coordinating teams and resources to meet operational targets.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supervisory ExperienceLeadership SkillsHealth And Safety ComplianceCommunication SkillsTeam Coordination

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Hard Skills

Operational ReportingPerformance MonitoringResource AllocationIT SkillsAdministrative Skills

Soft Skills

Decision-Making Under PressureOrganisational AbilitiesMotivational SkillsTeam Culture Promotion

Certifications & Qualifications

BPSS ScreeningSubstance-Abuse ScreeningPre-Employment Medical

Industry Keywords

LogisticsManufacturingPort OperationsMarine OperationsIndustrial Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supervise and coordinate day-to-day operational activities
Lead, motivate and develop operational employees on shift
Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental procedures
Allocate resources effectively to meet operational requirements
Monitor performance and productivity, addressing issues as they arise
Complete operational reports and maintain accurate records
Support training, coaching and competency development of team members
Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth operational delivery
Act as a key point of contact during shifts and respond to operational challenges
Promote a positive team culture and ensure operational targets are achieved

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous supervisory experience within an operational, logistics, manufacturing, port, marine or industrial environment
Strong leadership and people management skills
Commitment to maintaining high safety standards
Excellent communication and organisational abilities
Ability to make decisions under pressure and prioritise workloads effectively
Experience coordinating teams in a fast-paced environment
Competent IT and administrative skills
Available to work up to 12-hour shifts on a 5-on, 3-off, 8-day rotation
Successful candidates must undergo pre-employment BPSS screening
Consent to random substance-abuse screening and a pre-employment medical is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and benefits package
Support for training, personal development, and further education
Dedicated management and leadership support and engagement
Contributory pension from day one, starting at 3% employee contribution with 5% company match
Private healthcare/private health insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Discounts and cashback with high street and online retailers
In-house training academy with ongoing skills development opportunities
Generous remuneration package
Inclusive work environment