Job Requirements

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

Health, Safety, and Compliance

Promote a strong safety culture and ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations, including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.Complete pre shift inspection and ensure all team members complete the (PTRA) pre task, risk assessment and pre-machine use checklist.Conduct regular safety inspections and partner with the EH&S Manager and Operations manager on the completion and continued improvements in risk assessments,Ensure all team members follow safety protocols and use PPE as required.Investigate any safety incidents on the night shift, reporting and documenting incidents according to company policy and initiating corrective actions.Ensure that all team members understand the zero-tolerance approach to any breaches of safety and quality standards and ensure operators are encouraged not to take short cutsEnsure the shift always has an adequate amount of first aiders, fire wardens and FLT drivers.

Operational and Shift Management

Oversee all night shift manufacturing activities, ensuring that production targets and quality standards are met within schedule.Monitor workflow and implement improvements to enhance productivity and reduce lost time.Prepare and submit a detailed shift report, summarizing key metrics, production achievements, incidents, and any challenges encountered.Responsible for securing the facility at the end of the shift when required, ensuring that all equipment is properly shut down and operational areas are locked and secureConduct a final walkthrough to confirm that all safety and security measures are in place, including locking doors, shutting off lights, and setting alarms.Ensure all shift-related documentation is accurately maintained, including equipment logs, quality checks, and incident reports.Track shift performance metrics, including production output, quality, and downtime, and report trends to the Operations Manager with recommendations for improvement.

Leadership and Team Development

Lead, motivate, and develop the night shift team, setting clear performance expectations and fostering a positive work environment.Evaluate and reshape the existing team as needed, ensuring each team member aligns with the plant’s goals and contributes effectively. Take proactive steps to address performance issues, skill gaps, or structural adjustments and removal of single point of failures in key skills.Provide regular coaching and feedback to team members, promoting accountability, productivity, and adherence to safety and quality standards.Work with the Quality Manager and Training Lead to identify and address training needs to build skills within the team.To monitor time and attendance, take necessary steps in managing the return to work process and any required disciplinary action including and up to final written warning stage.Conduct performance evaluations for night shift staff, recognising high performers and managing any performance improvement plans (PIPs).Develop and mentor a deputy to provide seamless coverage during holidays and absences, ensuring continuity in operations and supporting shift duties as needed.Identify and propose initiatives for continuous improvement in safety, productivity, and quality and employee engagement.

Quality Control and Assurance

Ensure all products manufactured on the night shift meet established quality standards and address any deviations promptly.Work closely with the Quality team to perform quality checks and implement corrective actions to prevent future quality issuesEncourage a quality-first mindset among all team members and provide guidance on quality standards and procedures.

Resource and Equipment Management

Ensure all equipment is in good working order, and report or arrange maintenance for any issues promptly.Work closely with the maintenance team to minimise downtime.Manage inventory levels of raw materials and supplies, ensuring adequate resources are available for continuous productionMake preparations for the incoming shift, ensuring things such as moving work in progress to the next process, providing trolleys, trays and PPE and the printing of works orders for the incoming shift.

Employee Engagement and Morale

Foster an inclusive, positive working environment where team members feel valued and supported.Actively engage with team members, encouraging open communication and addressing any issues or concerns promptlyOrganise team briefings or check-ins to communicate shift goals, updates, and provide a forum for employee feedbackTake an active role in improving employee engagement with the goal of improving moral and making positive changes to the plant’s employee survey score.

Essential Qualifications and Skills

ILM Level 3 or equivalent qualificationIOSH Managing Safely or equivalent qualificationDemonstratable Experience of working within an ISO9001 certified businessA minimum of 7 years in a supervisory/management role within manufacturing with night shift experience.A minimum of 10 years manufacturing experienceProven experience in team management and performance improvement, with the ability to motivate, develop, and retain team members in a manufacturing environmentDemonstratable experience in setting performance expectations, conducting evaluations, and managing performance improvement processes and conduct disciplinary hearings up to written warning stage and managing absence.  Demonstratable experience of lean manufacturing processes and techniquesHigh proficiency in IT, including a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programsFirst Aider certification or be willing to engage in the relevant trainingFire Warden certification or be willing to engage in the relevant trainingTo possess a FLT licence or be willing to engage in the relevant training

Desired Qualifications and Skills

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business or a related field.Lean Six Sigma Green BeltILM level 5 or equivalentQualified First AiderQualified Fire WardenValid Folk Lift Truck LicenceNEBOSHH Certificate