Area Shift Leader - Logistics

Inspired Pet Nutrition; Northampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pet nutrition company in Northampton is seeking an experienced Area Shift Leader to oversee production teams in a dynamic logistics environment. You will ensure all safety, quality, and performance targets are met while driving continuous improvement. Ideal candidates should have a strong supervisory background, excellent leadership skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This role offers a competitive hourly wage and multiple benefits including enhanced parental leave, pension contributions, and discounts on pet food.

Benefits

Free parking

Electric car charging

Spotify or Netflix subscription

Discounted products

Free hot drinks

Life assurance

Option to purchase discounted pet food

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a team leader or supervisory role within manufacturing, logistics, or production.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proactive, results-driven, and committed to high standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and motivate shift teams to achieve daily KPIs.
• Ensure all health, safety, and environmental standards are upheld.
• Monitor production output, quality, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Business management

Job description

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Area Shift Leader - Logistics, Northampton

Client:

Inspired Pet Nutrition

Location:

Northampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

01.08.2025

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About the Role

We are currently seeking a motivated and experienced Area Shift Leader to join our high-performing team in Northampton on a permanent basis. As a key member of the operations leadership team, you will oversee a dedicated group of production operatives on your shift, ensuring safety, quality, and performance targets are met. The hours of work are 40 per week, working the late shift from 14:00 to 22:00.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about leading teams in a fast-paced manufacturing or logistics environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and motivate shift teams to achieve daily KPIs
• Ensure all health, safety, and environmental standards are upheld
• Monitor production output, quality, and operational efficiency
• Support staff training, development, and performance management
• Coordinate with planning, engineering, and quality teams to ensure smooth operations
• Champion continuous improvement and drive team engagement

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in a team leader or supervisory role within manufacturing, logistics, or production
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Proactive, results-driven, and committed to high standards
• Flexible and adaptable to different shift patterns and team needs
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles is a plus
• Willingness to work overtime
• Hourly salary of £18.90 plus shift allowance of £1.28
• Enhanced maternity/paternity benefits
• Pension: NEST - Employee contributions 4.5%, Employer contributions 3.5%, salary sacrifice
• Other Benefits: Free parking, electric car charging, Hertility, Spotify or Netflix subscription, discounted products, and free hot drinks
• Life assurance
• Option to purchase heavily discounted pet food as part of flexible benefits