Supervisor (Night Shift)

CSS; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food processing company in Colchester is seeking an experienced Night Shift Supervisor to oversee production operations. This role involves maintaining hygiene standards, training staff, and ensuring compliance with quality assurance protocols. Ideal candidates should possess strong leadership skills and the ability to communicate effectively across departments. With a competitive pay rate of £17.10 per hour and potential for overtime, this position offers a great opportunity to grow within the organization.

Benefits

Overtime pay at £21.37 per hour

22 days of holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory role within a production environment.
• Strong understanding of quality standards and health & safety procedures.
• Ability to train and develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate production line operations within the packhouse.
• Ensure all team members are appropriately trained.
• Maintain high hygiene standards and monitor production performance.

Skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of GMPs

Training and development

Quality assurance

Communication skills

Job description

Night Shift Supervisor
Colchester, Essex - Temp to Perm Opportunity

Our client, a leading food processing company based in Colchester, Essex, is seeking a Night Shift Supervisor to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced supervisor to take on a key role in ensuring smooth production operations and supporting a dedicated workforce.

Overview

Role overview and purpose: to oversee night shift production, ensure GMPs and quality standards are met, and support a proactive, trained, and compliant team.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate production line operations within the packhouse.
• Ensure all team members are appropriately trained (both new and existing staff).
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and daily cleaning protocols.
• Monitor production performance and report to the Packhouse Manager.
• Complete and review all documentation accurately; identify additional training needs.
• Conduct competency assessments and documentation reviews.
• Uphold quality assurance standards to meet customer requirements.
• Provide hands-on support on the shop floor, assisting with training and compliance.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) are followed.
• Communicate effectively with all departments.
• Identify and recommend staff for promotion.
• Actively participate in meetings (H&S, Food Safety, Quality, Production Efficiency, etc.).
• Suggest and support process and system improvements.
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Assist with audits and production projects as required.

Shift Pattern

• Monday - Thursday, 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM
• One hour of breaks per shift (30 minutes paid, 30 minutes unpaid).
• Optional extra weekend shift (Saturday/Sunday, 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM) paid at overtime rate.

Pay & Benefits

• Basic pay: £17.10 per hour
• Overtime pay: £21.37 per hour
• Holiday entitlement: 22 days (inclusive of bank holidays)

This role offers the opportunity to progress within a growing business while playing an essential part in driving quality and efficiency