Night Shift Team Lead – Food Manufacturing

JDR Recruitment; Leigh; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

JDR Recruitment in Leigh is seeking a proactive Cover Team Member for a permanent night-shift role in a busy food manufacturing environment. This position offers the chance to develop leadership capabilities while remaining hands-on on the production floor, with a continental pattern of 6pm–6am.

You will work across production operations, support Team Leaders, and help ensure targets, GMP compliance, quality standards and safety, while driving continuous improvement across shifts and functions.

Qualifications

• Previous food manufacturing or production experience.
• Ability to motivate and lead by example.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good knowledge of GMP and health & safety requirements.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to complete production paperwork and monitor performance data.
• Proactive with a focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover across production functions when required.
• Assist with smooth running of shifts and daily operations.
• Support line coordination and delivery of production targets.
• Monitor food safety, quality and operational standards.
• Collaborate with production, engineering and leadership teams.
• Communicate effectively across departments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership potential

Communication

Interpersonal skills

GMP awareness

Food safety

Health & safety

Documentation

Continuous improvement

Job description

JDR Recruitment in Leigh is seeking a proactive Cover Team Member for a permanent night-shift role in a busy food manufacturing environment. This position offers the chance to develop leadership capabilities while remaining hands-on on the production floor, with a continental pattern of 6pm–6am.

You will work across production operations, support Team Leaders, and help ensure targets, GMP compliance, quality standards and safety, while driving continuous improvement across shifts and functions.