Production Shift Controller

Culina; Shrewsbury, Appleton Thorn; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Culina Group is recruiting a Production Line Supervisor for IPS at our Saint Helens site, supporting co-packing and FMCG manufacturing for major UK retailers. You will lead shifts, drive performance, and uphold safety, quality, and productivity standards across the site.

In this permanent role, you will manage Production Line Leaders and Operatives, optimise output, and ensure targets are met while maintaining compliance with health, safety and quality procedures.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in manufacturing settings.
• Ability to lead and motivate shifts across teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Production Line Leaders and Operatives across shifts.
• Motivate teams to meet hourly and daily targets.
• Monitor quality and escalate issues to maintain standards.
• Maximise production efficiency and ensure plans are met.
• Maintain accurate paperwork and system updates.

Skills

Supervisory exp

Team leadership

Problem solving

Job description

We are looking for aProduction Line Supervisorto join IPS at our Saint Helens site, supporting co-packing and manufacturing operations for some of the UK’s leading retailers and FMCG organisations. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a modern, fast-paced operation where you will play a key role in leading teams, driving performance, and ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and productivity are maintained across the site.

As a key link between production teams and site management, you will help ensure operations run smoothly, production targets are achieved, and all health, safety, and quality standards are consistently met. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with previous supervisory experience who enjoys motivating teams and improving performance in a manufacturing environment.

This role is a permanent role working Monday to Friday operating on a rotating 3-shift pattern covering 6am–2pm, 2pm–10pm, and 10pm–6am.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead, manage, and support a team of Production Line Leaders and Operatives across shifts, ensuring colleagues are trained, scheduled effectively, and performing to a high standard.
• Motivate and engage teams to consistently achieve hourly and daily production targets in a fast-paced environment.
• Monitor product quality to ensure all finished goods meet client, company, and industry specifications, identifying and escalating any issues where necessary.
• Maximise production efficiency to ensure operational plans are delivered on an hourly and daily basis.
• Use integrated management systems accurately to support the smooth running of the operation.
• Promote and uphold best practice across health, safety, and quality, including routine safety checks, incident support, and compliance with site procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that help reduce waste, improve workflow efficiency, and lower manufacturing costs.
• Ensure all paperwork and system updates are completed accurately and in line with company procedures.

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