Production Lead (Nights)

Pembrokeshire Creamery; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Pembrokeshire Creamery Ltd in Haverfordwest is seeking a dedicated Production Lead (Nights) to manage our manufacturing team on permanent nights. This role focuses on team leadership, shift handovers, and ensuring production readiness while maintaining compliance with food safety regulations.

You will oversee machine operation, schedule Multi Skilled Operatives, and drive improvements in safety, hygiene, and efficiency. Previous people management experience is essential.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required; however, a background in manufacturing or production is required.
• Previous people management, line leader or supervisory experience is essential.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate clearly.
• Basic mechanical skills and a willingness to learn.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Flexibility to work night shifts and adapt to changing production needs.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor various manufacturing equipment and machinery to ensure optimal performance.
• Create rotas for the Multi Skilled Operatives ensuring enough cover is provided to carry out required duties
• Complete detailed hand backs to the oncoming production shift
• Where required, helping to complete production plan in line with business requirements
• Carrying out routine and deep cleans of mechanical production equipment
• Escalate and support routine maintenance and troubleshooting on equipment to minimise downtime.
• Be a decision maker and point of escalation throughout the night shift for wider areas of the business
• Preparing for the next day of production including machinery set up and hygiene checks
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment in compliance with health and safety and food safety regulations.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve production targets and improve processes.
• Document completed tasks and activities and report any issues to the supervisor.

Skills

People management

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Flexible night shifts

Basic mechanical skills

Job description

Full-time Permanent Entry Level

Description

Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated Production Lead (Nights) to join our manufacturing team in Haverfordwest. This permanent, full-time position is ideal for an individual with previous people management experience looking to further their career in the manufacturing and production industry taking responsibility for the overall cleanliness of the Production Areas as well as ensuring that the Production is ready for start up. This would include creating a detailed handover to the oncoming shift and ensuring the team of Multi Skilled Operatives carry out their duties. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient operation of machinery and production processes, contributing to the overall success of our organisation whilst contributing the ability to complete tasks which make up this diverse role.

Please not this role will operate on permanent nights rota.

Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor various manufacturing equipment and machinery to ensure optimal performance.
• Create rotas for the Multi Skilled Operatives ensuring enough cover is provided to carry out required duties
• Complete detailed hand backs to the oncoming production shift
• Where required, helping to complete production plan in line with business requirements
• Carrying out routine and deep cleans of mechanical production equipment
• Escalate and support routine maintenance and troubleshooting on equipment to minimise downtime.
• Be a decision maker and point of escalation throughout the night shift for wider areas of the business
• Preparing for the next day of production including machinery set up and hygiene checks
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment in compliance with health and safety and food safety regulations.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve production targets and improve processes.
• Document completed tasks and activities and report any issues to the supervisor.

Qualifications:

• No formal qualifications required; however, a background in manufacturing or production is required
• Previous people management, line leader or supervisory experience is essential
• Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate clearly.
• Basic mechanical skills and a willingness to learn.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Flexibility to work night shifts and adapt to changing production needs.