Night Shift Operations Lead - Lean, Quality & Efficiency

Vectis Recruitment; Oadby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Vectis Recruitment is seeking a Night Shift Manager for a leading manufacturer of precision‑engineered components. You will oversee night operations, ensure production targets, quality standards and Health & Safety compliance, and drive continuous improvement.

The role requires proven supervisory experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment, strong Lean knowledge, and the ability to engage and motivate a team to deliver sustainable efficiency gains.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory or management role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of Lean Manufacturing & Methodology.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to engage and motivate a team.
• Knowledge of quality control and safety standards.
• Commitment to achieving set goals with discretion and confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and manage production schedules to achieve operational targets.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, procedures and company policies.
• Monitor production performance and adjust schedules to maintain efficiency and output.
• Lead daily shift meetings, communicating priorities and responsibilities to ensure effective team performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and operational efficiency.
• Ensure all operations are conducted in full compliance with Health & Safety legislation.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives by identifying efficiencies, minimising waste and promoting best practices.
• Monitor and manage quality performance, including compliance, scrap reduction and rework control.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Lean Manufacturing

Leadership

Quality control

Safety standards

Job description

Vectis Recruitment is seeking a Night Shift Manager for a leading manufacturer of precision‑engineered components. You will oversee night operations, ensure production targets, quality standards and Health & Safety compliance, and drive continuous improvement.

The role requires proven supervisory experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment, strong Lean knowledge, and the ability to engage and motivate a team to deliver sustainable efficiency gains.