Night shift Manager

HRC Recruitment; Renfrew; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

HRC Recruitment in Renfrewshire is seeking a proactive Night Shift Manager to oversee manufacturing operations during night shifts, ensuring targets are met safely and to high quality standards. You will lead and develop a team, drive continuous improvement across health & safety, quality and operational performance, and collaborate with maintenance to maximise equipment reliability.

The role involves stock control, documentation, payroll-related admin, and supporting recruitment and onboarding.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in a manufacturing/industrial setting.
• Strong focus on health & safety and quality.
• Ability to monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a strong health & safety culture with pre-shift checks.
• Drive production performance by meeting plans and addressing risks to output.
• Ensure consistent product quality through checks and prompt defect resolution.
• Coordinate with maintenance to maximise equipment reliability and minimise downtime.
• Maintain a clean, organised and audit-ready working environment.
• Oversee stock control, inventory checks and documentation.
• Manage team performance including attendance, holidays and payroll admin.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and ongoing development of team members.
• Provide coaching, training and competency assessments to build capability.
• Identify issues, conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Build cross-functional relationships for smooth operational flow.

Skills

Team leadership

Health & safety compliance

KPI monitoring

Problem solving

Communication skills

IT skills

Job description

Job Title: Night Shift Manager
Location: Renfrewshire
Salary: Competitive

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and driven Night Shift Manager to oversee the efficient running of manufacturing operations during night shifts. This role is critical to ensuring production targets are met safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. You will lead and support your team while driving continuous improvement across health & safety, quality, and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a strong health & safety culture, ensuring compliance with all safety procedures and completion of pre-shift checks


• Drive production performance by delivering against plans, monitoring KPIs, and addressing risks to output


• Ensure consistent product quality through effective checks and prompt resolution of defects


• Coordinate with maintenance teams to maximise equipment reliability and minimise downtime


• Maintain a clean, organised, and audit-ready working environment


• Oversee stock control, inventory checks, and accurate documentation


• Manage team performance including attendance, holidays, return-to-work processes, and payroll-related administration


• Support recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing development of team members


• Provide coaching, training, and competency assessments to build team capability


• Encourage continuous improvement by identifying issues, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions


• Build strong cross-functional relationships to ensure smooth operational flow

What We re Looking For

• Experience leading teams within a manufacturing or industrial environment


• Strong understanding of KPIs and operational performance metrics


• Commitment to health & safety and maintaining high-quality standards
  
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment


• Calm and effective under pressure with strong problem-solving ability


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Good IT skills


• A continuous improvement mindset with a proactive approach


• A leadership style that motivates, develops, and engages team members