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Shift Supervisor

On-site in Barcelona·Added 3 months ago (last checked 3 Nov)

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Michael Page España

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Our summary

Salary: €45,000 - €52,000 a year
About €2,720 - €3,060 a month after tax.
Hours: Rotating shifts, including nights · Monday to Friday
Work mode: On-site, Barcelona
Contract: Permanent
Education: Higher vocational training (FP Grado Superior)

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Higher Level Vocational Training (CFGS) or Vocational Training II in Chemical Processes, Industrial Chemistry, Laboratory, Quality Control, or similar.
Previous experience in a chemical industrial environment or continuous processes.
Experience leading operational teams or as a Shift Supervisor, Team Leader, Production Coordinator, or Senior Operator.
An eminently operational profile, accustomed to working on the plant floor and close to the production team.
Knowledge of chemical processes, plant startups and shutdowns, lockouts/tagouts, and production incident management.
Leadership capacity, decision-making, and safety orientation.
Regular use of Office tools, especially Excel.

Nice to have

Previous experience as a chemical plant operator is highly valued.
We are especially looking for people who want to develop a stable, long-term project within the company.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Permanent contract.
Competitive salary: 45,000 EUR fixed salary + 7,000€ variable.
Rotating shift every two weeks: Morning - Afternoon - Night from Monday to Friday.
Stable project within a consolidated industrial company.
Position with autonomy and direct responsibility over production operations.
Internal training and development plan.
Real possibilities for professional growth within the organization in the medium and long term.
Technical and industrial environment with a high level of specialization.
Participation in a production plant with complex processes and multidisciplinary teams.

The role

Would you like to lead an operational team in a consolidated chemical plant with a strong industrial culture? We are looking for a Shift Supervisor to manage production operations, coordinate work teams, and guarantee the correct functioning of processes in a highly specialized industrial environment. This is a vacancy with great stability, visibility within the organization, and possibilities for internal growth in the medium term.

Leading company in the chemical sector, with a specialized technical environment
Key position for plant operations, leading teams and continuous improvement

What you'll do

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be responsible for the integral management of the production shift, guaranteeing the correct functioning of plant operations. Your main responsibilities will be:

Supervise and coordinate production operations during your shift.
Lead and manage a team of between 5 and 9 operators, organizing resources and resolving operational incidents.
Provide technical support to the team in resolving doubts related to the chemical process.
Ensure compliance with established operating procedures, safety regulations, and quality standards.
Supervise production facilities and guarantee production continuity.
Coordinate with the Maintenance and Quality departments to ensure the stability of the production process.
Control raw material consumption and anticipate supply needs.
Prepare shift reports and communicate relevant incidents to the production management.
Participate actively in plant operations when production needs require it, maintaining a very close focus on production.
Ensure order, cleanliness, and the correct application of occupational risk prevention regulations.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews

CV registration
Consultant contact
With a specialist Michael Page consultant
If they see that your experience and motivations fit the values and needs of a hiring company, they will contact you to start the selection process: they will learn about your expectations, answer your questions and help you prepare for each stage of the process.
Company interview
With a client company
If your application progresses, we will help you prepare for the interview with useful information about the company, its culture and what it looks for in a profile like yours.
Final stage and negotiation · With a client company

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About Michael Page España

Michael Page is a global recruitment consultancy and part of PageGroup, one of the world's leading professional recruitment firms. The company specializes in placing mid-to-senior level professionals across a wide range of sectors, including technology, engineering, finance, sales, and human resources. With a strong presence in Spain, Michael Page operates offices in major cities and offers services such as executive search, temporary staffing, and outsourcing solutions.

Industry: Staffing

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About the company & team

Important company in the chemical sector located in the Zona Franca of Barcelona, specialized in industrial chemical manufacturing and transformation processes. The company has a long track record in the market, several production facilities, and a culture oriented towards safety, quality, and operational excellence.

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