Night Shift Production Team Leader - Step Up & Lead

manucomm recruitment; West of England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

manucomm recruitment in Bristol is seeking an experienced Production Team Leader for a permanent night shift (10pm–6am). You’ll develop from a Senior Operator or Line Leader into a frontline leader responsible for running the shift and hitting output, quality and safety targets.

You’ll deputise for the Night Shift Team Leader, collaborate with Engineering to minimise downtime, and drive training and continuous improvement across the team.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing or FMCG environments.
• Progression from Senior Operator, Line Leader or Supervisor.
• Hands-on leadership and problem-solving skills.
• FLT licence (Bendi or counterbalance) desirable.
• Comfortable working independently on night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Support and deputise for the Night Shift Team Leader.
• Lead and motivate the production team to achieve production targets.
• Provide Team Leader cover during holidays and absence.
• Work with Engineering to resolve machinery issues and minimise downtime.
• Maintain food safety, quality, health & safety and housekeeping standards.
• Support training, problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem solving

Hands-on

Night shift experience

FLT licence

Tools

FLT licence

Job description

manucomm recruitment in Bristol is seeking an experienced Production Team Leader for a permanent night shift (10pm–6am). You’ll develop from a Senior Operator or Line Leader into a frontline leader responsible for running the shift and hitting output, quality and safety targets.

You’ll deputise for the Night Shift Team Leader, collaborate with Engineering to minimise downtime, and drive training and continuous improvement across the team.