Night Shift Production Manager - Hands-On Leader

Vanta Staffing; Princes Risborough; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanta Staffing are recruiting for an experienced Night Shift Manager to join a well-established manufacturing operation in Princes Risborough. This hands-on role leads a small team and ensures the night shift runs smoothly, safely and efficiently.

You will manage production and warehouse activities on the night shift, coach staff, monitor performance, and support recruitment and training as the operation grows.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or management experience within production, manufacturing, warehousing or logistics.
• Hands-on operational background.
• Proven experience in leading and motivating a team.
• Ability to make decisions and work independently overnight.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Attention to quality, accuracy and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a small production and warehouse team throughout the night shift.
• Hands-on with production, picking, packing, goods movement and general warehouse activities.
• Allocate work according to workload and priorities.
• Monitor workflow and adjust priorities to meet deadlines.
• Prepare equipment, materials and work areas for the shift.
• Monitor attendance, timekeeping, performance and behaviour.
• Provide coaching and feedback to team members.
• Carry out quality and accuracy checks across activities.
• Ensure housekeeping, health & safety and PPE standards.
• Provide handovers to the day shift.
• Support onboarding and training of new staff.
• Assist with recruitment as the night operation grows.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Management experience

Hands-on operational

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Vanta Staffing are recruiting for an experienced Night Shift Manager to join a well-established manufacturing operation in Princes Risborough. This hands-on role leads a small team and ensures the night shift runs smoothly, safely and efficiently.

You will manage production and warehouse activities on the night shift, coach staff, monitor performance, and support recruitment and training as the operation grows.