Night Shift Supervisor

Manpower UK Limited; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in the UK is looking for a Night Shift Supervisor to manage operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will lead a team to ensure safety and quality while driving continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years' experience in manufacturing and a strong focus on people management. This role promises a supportive culture with growth opportunities.

Benefits

Supportive team culture

Opportunities for career development

Immediate impact in leadership role

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in manufacturing or production leadership.
• Strong working knowledge of health, safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
• Proven skills in coaching, motivating, and building high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead team to meet nightly production targets while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Manage shift staffing levels and training.
• Monitor line efficiency and quality KPIs.

Skills

People management skills

Health and safety knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proactive mindset

Tools

MS Office

Production reporting systems

Job description

Overview

Are you a confident leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We're looking for a Night Shift Supervisor to take charge of our client's night operations, leading a talented team to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality production every single shift. Whether your background is in FMCG, food production, packaging, or automotive manufacturing, this is your chance to play a key role in a business that prides itself on quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Our client has a seasonal hours policy. During peak season you will work 8hrs, 5 days per week; off peak you will work 8hrs x 4 days (Friday off). This does not impact pay on salary; therefore same basic pay is received if working a 4 day or 5-day week.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire your team to meet nightly production targets while maintaining top-tier safety and quality standards.
• Manage shift staffing levels, training, and performance, keeping your team motivated, skilled, and engaged.
• Monitor line efficiency, labour performance, and quality KPIs to keep production on track.
• Drive continuous improvement, reducing waste, improving line performance, and ensuring consistent product quality.
• Act as the senior point of contact during the night shift, ensuring smooth communication between all on-site and off-site teams.
• Champion safety, hygiene, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) across all areas.

Health, Safety & Environment

• In FMCG and food manufacturing, safety and hygiene come first, always.
• You'll lead by example, ensuring your team follows all procedures, spotting potential risks, and encouraging everyone to take responsibility for a safe, clean, and efficient workplace.
• You'll also play your part in reducing waste, improving sustainability, and supporting continuous improvement in environmental performance.

What You'll Bring

• Minimum 5 years' experience in manufacturing or production leadership, ideally within FMCG, food, packaging, or automotive sectors.
• Strong working knowledge of health, safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
• Proven people management skills - you know how to coach, motivate, and build high-performing teams.
• Confident communicator with solid organizational and decision-making skills.
• Computer literate with experience using MS Office and production reporting systems.
• Positive, proactive, and solutions-focused mindset with a passion for efficiency and continuous improvement.

Why You\'ll Love Working With Us

• Be part of a fast-moving business where your leadership makes an immediate impact.
• Join a supportive team culture that values safety, collaboration, and excellence.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career in a growing manufacturing environment.

If you\'re ready to lead from the front and make your mark in a dynamic manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you.