Night Shift Process Supervisor

Straight Forward Recruitment; Brandon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift premium

Three consecutive days off each week

Ownership of the night shift

Job summary

Straight Forward Recruitment in Brandon, Suffolk is seeking a Night Shift Process Supervisor to lead a production team on the night shift, ensuring production targets, quality standards and safety requirements are met. This hands-on leadership role focuses on coaching, problem solving and continuous improvement within a busy manufacturing site.

You will guide the team through each shift, set clear expectations and support development while maintaining a positive night-shift culture.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or supervising a production team.
• Strong communication and decision-making under pressure.
• Knowledge of Lean, 5S and root-cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support the production team during the night shift.
• Set shift targets and monitor output, quality, safety and downtime.
• Coach operators and develop skills for a can-do team culture.
• Address performance and behavioral issues fairly.
• Uphold health & safety, PPE, housekeeping and hygiene.
• Carry out routine quality checks and resolve issues quickly.
• Ensure right first time and continuous improvement.
• Identify equipment issues and liaise with Maintenance.
• Complete accurate shift records and handovers.
• Encourage team involvement in improvement opportunities.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Lean manufacturing

5S / continuous improvement

Reporting / IT skills

Tools

MS Office

Production software

Job description

Night Shift Process Supervisor

Brandon, Suffolk | Permanent | Monday-Thursday | 6:00pm-6:00am

Lead. Motivate. Improve.

Are you an experienced team leader or supervisor who enjoys taking ownership, motivating people and making sure things run smoothly?

We're looking for a Night Shift Process Supervisor to take charge of a production team at a busy manufacturing site in Brandon, Suffolk.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll be responsible for people, performance, safety and quality, helping to create a positive and high-performing night shift.

The Role

As Night Shift Process Supervisor, you'll lead the team through each shift, setting clear expectations and making sure production targets, quality standards and safety requirements are consistently achieved.

You'll be expected to spot problems early, make practical decisions and keep production moving while supporting and developing your team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead, motivate and support the production team throughout the night shift.
• Set clear shift targets and monitor performance against output, quality, safety and downtime measures.
• Coach operators, develop skills and encourage a positive “can-do” team culture.
• Deal with performance and behavioural issues fairly and consistently.
• Maintain high standards of health & safety, PPE, housekeeping and hygiene.
• Carry out routine quality checks and ensure issues are dealt with quickly.
• Encourage a “right first time” approach across the team.
• Use basic Lean principles such as 5S, standard work and root-cause problem solving to improve processes and reduce waste.
• Identify potential equipment issues and work closely with Maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Complete accurate shift records and provide clear handovers to management and other shifts.
• Encourage team members to suggest ideas and get involved in continuous improvement.

About You

We're looking for someone who can confidently lead from the front and bring energy, organisation and accountability to the shift.

You’ll ideally have:

• Proven experience leading or supervising a team.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to challenge when necessary.
• A calm, practical approach to solving problems under pressure.
• High standards around safety, housekeeping and team performance.
• Good organisation and time-management skills.
• Basic IT skills for reporting and communication.

Manufacturing, FMCG or process environment experience would be advantageous, but it's not essential. Experience with Lean/continuous improvement, First Aid or Health & Safety training would also be beneficial.

What’s On Offer?

• Competitive salary + night shift premium
• Monday-Thursday, 6:00pm-6:00am
• Three consecutive days off every week
• A genuine opportunity to take ownership of the night shift
• The chance to influence processes and improve the way the department operates
• The opportunity to build and lead a high-performing team and positive night-shift culture

Ready to Take Charge?

If you're a confident people leader who enjoys responsibility, solving problems and getting the best from a team, we want to hear from you.