Role Profile

1st Line Manager/Shift Super' (Proc)

Typical job description:

The first line manager / shift supervisor reports to the plant manager and is responsible for the safe and efficient running of the production and for the safety and the well being of all shift personnel within designated area.  Manages, implements and monitors all legislative requirements of all plant and equipment within scope of authority.

Key Processes:

The exact nature of the work will depend on the size of the employing organisation.
However, it will almost certainly involve:

  • Manages and maintains safe systems of work including work permits, method statements and risk assessments
  • Monitors and optimises routine production activities in accordance with operational requirements
  • Responds to non-routine and emergency situations as directed by line management
  • Develops and monitors operating standards and procedures
  • Allocates personnel to operate plant and equipment
  • Responds to and solves operational problems

Entry Level:

S/NVQ in Process Operations L3 OR
S/NVQ in Process Engineering Maintenance L3
AND National Certificate in Operations and Maintenance Engineering L3 OR
National Diploma in Operations and Maintenance Engineering L3 OR
Certificate in Process Technology L3
AND Related Job Experience
AND Functional Skills - Numeracy, Literacy and IT L2

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Pay and conditions:

First Line Managers / Shift Supervisors can expect to earn between 20,000GBP and 30,000GBP.

Working hours can involve shifts, evening and weekend work and long hours. First Line Managers/Shift Supervisors can work on continuous or batch type processes.

First Line Managers / Shift Supervisors may need to wear personal protective equipment, including overalls, gloves, hard hat and safety goggles depending on the role.

Industry Standard:

ILM Introductory Certificate in First Line Management L3 OR
ILM Certificate in First Line Management L3

HNC in Chemical Engineering (or similar) L4 OR
Foundation Degree in Chemical Engineering (or similar) L4

Business Improvement Techniques L3
IOSH Managing Safety

Competencies:

  • Have an aptitude for science and technology
  • Effective computing, literacy and numeracy skills
  • Interpersonal Awareness
  • Concern for Impact
  • Strategic Influencing
  • Results Orientation
  • Problem solving
  • Teamworking

Knowledge needed for the role:

  • Knowledge and understanding of the operation of all plant and equipment under their scope of authority
  • Understanding of regulatory requirements and safe working systems
  • Appreciation of other disciplines in the team
  • Knowledge of IT systems
  • Understanding of managing people
  • A knowledge and understanding of the impact of failure of key systems and processes including loss of containment and threat to the environment.

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