Production Shift Controller

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

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Wellness program

Eye care vouchers

Recognition program

Employee discounts

Job summary

IPS in Saint Helens is seeking a Production Line Supervisor to lead co-packing and manufacturing teams across a rotating 3-shift pattern (6am–2pm, 2pm–10pm, 10pm–6am). This permanent role oversees health, safety, and quality while driving performance and delivering production targets.

The ideal candidate has supervisory experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting, with a proactive approach to continuous improvement and team development.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced production/manufacturing environment (FMCG/food manufacturing preferred).
• Proven supervisory or team leader experience with a track record of hitting production targets.
• Good understanding of manufacturing machinery, processes and best practice.
• Strong leadership to develop and engage a diverse workforce.
• Excellent problem-solving with quick decision-making in a fast-moving setting.
• Health & Safety Level 2 and NVQ Level 2 are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Production Line Leaders and Operatives across shifts, ensuring training, scheduling, and high performance.
• Motivate teams to consistently hit hourly and daily production targets in a fast-paced environment.
• Monitor product quality to ensure compliance with client and industry specs, escalating issues when needed.
• Maximise production efficiency to deliver operational plans on an hourly/daily basis.
• Maintain accurate use of integrated management systems for smooth operations.
• Uphold health, safety and quality standards with routine checks and incident support.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce waste and lower costs.
• Complete all paperwork and system updates in line with procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Team motivation

Decision making

Continuous improvement

Education

Health & Safety Level 2

NVQ Level 2 in Team Leading or Packing Operations

Job description

Company Description

Part of the Culina Group, IPS is the UK market leader in Contract Packing solutions. IPS provides the most extensive pool of Contract Packing equipment and expertise available in the UK. IPS continues to grow and is now widely integrated and embedded within operations right across the Culina Group network.

Company Description

Part of the Culina Group, IPS is the UK market leader in Contract Packing solutions. IPS provides the most extensive pool of Contract Packing equipment and expertise available in the UK. IPS continues to grow and is now widely integrated and embedded within operations right across the Culina Group network.

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

As part of our drive to make IPS a great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Competitive Holiday entitlement.
• Pension scheme – 4% employee and 4% employer contribution.
• Life Assurance - x2 your annual salary.
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the Month and Year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!