Night Shift Production Lead: Build a High-Performance Team

Straight Forward Recruitment Ltd; Brandon; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift premium

Three days off per week

Ownership of night shift

Job summary

Straight Forward Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Night Shift Process Supervisor to lead a production team on the Brandon site. The role runs Monday-Thursday, 6:00pm-6:00am, and focuses on people, performance, safety and quality.

As night shift supervisor you will set targets, coach operators, ensure right first time delivery, and drive Lean improvements to reduce downtime. An ownership mindset and strong communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading or supervising a team.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to challenge when necessary.
• 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/Lean experience and safety training beneficial.

Responsibilities

• 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 to improve processes and reduce waste.
• Identify potential equipment issues and work with Maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Complete accurate shift records and provide clear handovers.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Lean principles

Job description

Straight Forward Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Night Shift Process Supervisor to lead a production team on the Brandon site. The role runs Monday-Thursday, 6:00pm-6:00am, and focuses on people, performance, safety and quality.

As night shift supervisor you will set targets, coach operators, ensure right first time delivery, and drive Lean improvements to reduce downtime. An ownership mindset and strong communication are essential for success.