Night Shift Manager

Sharpak Aylesham Ltd; Aylesham; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Medicash health benefit

Death in service

Employee Assistance Programme

Perks and discounts

Career development opportunities

Ongoing training

Professional development

Supportive working environment

Growing manufacturing business

Job summary

Sharpak Aylesham Ltd is seeking an experienced Night Shift Thermoforming Manager to lead our production operation and drive performance. You will supervise the night shift, ensure targets are met, maintain quality and safety standards, and coordinate with other departments for smooth operations.

The role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of thermoforming processes, and the ability to train and develop the team, while maintaining accurate production records in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven managerial experience in manufacturing or production.
• Strong knowledge of production processes and quality standards.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and make quick decisions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work night shifts and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the night shift team to ensure efficient production processes.
• Monitor production schedules and adjust to meet targets and deadlines.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
• Inspect equipment and machinery to ensure proper functioning.
• Provide training and support to team members, promoting continuous improvement.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records of production output and incidents.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve operational issues during the night shift.

Skills

Leadership

Production processes

Quality control

Communication

Decision-making

Night shift management

Job description

Sharpak Aylesham is a leading manufacturer of thermoformed plastic packaging solutions serving the fresh produce and food service sectors. With a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability and operational excellence, we are looking for an experienced Night Shift Thermoforming Manager to lead our production operation and drive performance, ensuring that production targets are met while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of the night shift team to ensure efficient production processes.
• Monitor production schedules and adjust as necessary to meet targets and deadlines.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
• Conduct regular inspections of equipment and machinery to ensure proper functioning.
• Provide training and support to team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records of production output and incidents.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve any operational issues that may arise during the night shift.

What we offer:

• Salary of £54,000
• Company pension
• Medicash health benefit
• Death in service benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme with perks and discounts
• Career development opportunities
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to play a key role in a growing manufacturing business

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience in a managerial role within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong understanding of production processes and quality control standards.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and make quick decisions.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Flexibility to work night shifts and adapt to changing priorities.

If you're a motivated manufacturing leader looking for your next challenge and want to make a real impact within a successful and growing operation, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Sharpak Aylesham and help shape the future of sustainable packaging manufacturing