Nightshift Production Supervisor- Food Manufacturing

MTrec Ltd; Murton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Murton is seeking an experienced Nightshift Production Supervisor. You will coordinate manufacturing operations during the night shift, manage KPIs, and lead a team while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience in food or FMCG environments, strong communication skills, and IT literacy. This is a full-time role offering various benefits including life insurance and holiday allowances.

Benefits

Life Insurance

Discounted Holiday Rates

Employee Benefits Platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production supervision, ideally within a food or FMCG manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing operations, including planning, OEE, KPIs, quality systems, and Health & Safety standards.
• Confident communicator and people leader with the ability to influence and support others.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all manufacturing activities during the night shift.
• Monitor and manage shift KPIs, including output and downtime.
• Ensure production schedules are completed on time and to quality standards.
• Support compliance with HACCP and health & safety procedures.
• Lead a team of production operatives to work safely and effectively.

Skills

Production supervision

Team leadership

Compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Rewards and Benefits on offer

• A full time and permanent role from day 1!

• The opportunity to work for a leading manufacturer in a specialist industry

• Life Insurance

• Holiday Club - Discounted Holiday Rates/Breaks

• Employee Benefits Platform

• Employee Assistance Programme & 24/7 GP Access

• Holiday Allowance

• Pension Contributions

• Free onsite parking

• A dynamic and exciting role

MTrec’s new career opportunity

MTrec Recruitment are proudly representing our bespoke manufacturing client in their search for a talented and motivated Nightshift Production Supervisor. If you meet the person specification below, and are looking for your next long-term career move, apply now for an immediate response!

The job you will do

• Coordinate all manufacturing activities during the night shift, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency across lines.

• Monitor and manage shift KPIs, including output, downtime, waste, and labour usage.

• Ensure all production schedules are completed on time and to the highest quality and safety standards.

• Support and maintain strict compliance with HACCP, BRCGS, health & safety, and hygiene procedures.

• Communicate shift performance, challenges, and solutions clearly during handovers.

• Collaborate with planning, technical, warehouse, and engineering teams to resolve issues and maintain operational flow.

• Lead and contribute to continuous improvement projects focusing on waste reduction, line efficiency, and process control.

• Lead, support, and motivate a team of production operatives, ensuring they work safely and effectively.

• Develop a high-performing team culture with clear expectations and positive reinforcement.

• Actively promote inclusion, respect, and well-being among all staff.

• Handle team management duties such as resource planning, holiday approval, absence management, and performance conversations.

• Escalate disciplinary and grievance matters appropriately and in line with company procedures.

• Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members

About you

• Proven experience in production supervision, ideally within a food or FMCG manufacturing environment.

• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing operations, including planning, OEE, KPIs, quality systems, and Health & Safety and compliance standards.

• Confident communicator and people leader with the ability to influence, coach, and support others.

• High attention to detail, excellent organisation, and a calm, solutions-focused mindset.

• Comfortable working in a dynamic, multicultural environment and promoting an inclusive culture.

• IT literacy (e.g. Excel, production systems) and the ability to maintain and analyse reports.