Production Shift Controller

Culina; St Helens; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Wellbeing Support

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition

Everyday Discounts

Job summary

Culina is recruiting a Production Line Supervisor for our Saint Helens IPS site to lead co-packing and manufacturing operations for top retailers and FMCG brands. You will guide teams, drive performance, and uphold safety, quality and productivity standards.

The role requires supervisory experience, strong leadership, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Rotating 6am–2pm, 2pm–10pm, 10pm–6am, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced production/manufacturing environment, preferably FMCG/food.
• Supervisory or team leader background with track record of meeting targets.
• Strong understanding of production processes and best practice.
• Proven leadership to motivate and engage a diverse workforce.
• Excellent problem-solving and quick decision-making skills.
• Level 2 Health & Safety and NVQ Level 2 in Team Leading or Packing Ops advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Production Line Leaders and Operatives across shifts.
• Motivate teams to achieve hourly and daily production targets.
• Monitor product quality and escalate issues as needed.
• Maximise production efficiency and ensure plans are delivered.
• Use management systems to support smooth operations.
• Uphold health, safety, and quality standards and perform routine checks.
• Support continuous improvement to reduce waste and costs.
• Ensure paperwork and system updates are completed accurately.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Problem solving

Decision making

Health & Safety awareness

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Health & Safety Level 2

NVQ Level 2 in Team Leading or Packing Operations

Tools

Integrated management systems

Job description

Company Description

Who are Culina?

Culina is the UK’s leading independent specialist supply chain partner, trusted by some of the nation’s best recognised food, fast-moving consumer goods (FMGC) and retail brands. We're proud to employ over 22,000 colleagues across 100+ locations nationwide, supported by a fleet of more than 5,500 trucks and trailers delivering every day.

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Integrated Packing Services division – co-packers first and foremost, providing the UK’s leading end-to-end co-packing and co-manufacturing services. Working as an extension of our customers' operations, we combine industry expertise, quality, compliance and operational excellence to protect brands, improve efficiency and create supply chain value.

Job Description

We are looking for a Production Line Supervisor to 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.

Qualifications

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience in a fast-paced production or manufacturing environment, ideally within FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Proven experience in a supervisory or team leader position, with a strong track record of delivering production targets.
• Good understanding of manufacturing machinery, production processes, and operational best practice.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop, and engage a diverse workforce.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the confidence to make quick and effective decisions in a fast-moving environment.
• Health & Safety Level 2 and NVQ Level 2 in Team Leading or Packing Operations would be advantageous.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and a genuine commitment to driving operational excellence.

Additional Information

What is in it for you?

• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - our salary sacrifice scheme offers a cost-effective way to drive an electric vehicle, with payments taken directly from your salary. Eligibility and salary thresholds apply.
• Wellbeing Support – your wellbeing matters to us. Through our Employee Assistance Programme, you'll have 24/7 access to confidential counselling and legal support, whenever you need it.
• Eye Care Vouchers – free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition – we love celebrating great work, we recognise those who go above and beyond.
• Everyday Discounts – our benefits platform gives you access to discounts from over 50 leading retailers, helping your money go further every day