Role: Production Supervisor - Nights
Salary: £39,000
Reporting to: Production Manager

Mission Statement:
To be the best we can be and proud of the service and quality we provide.

About the Company:
I am recruiting on behalf of one of the UK's largest independent food manufacturers. Established in 2000, they supply a wide range of products to wholesalers, retailers, and sandwich manufacturers. As a family-run business with a friendly, hands-on approach, they continue to experience significant growth and are not slowing down!

Role Summary:
Reporting to the Production Manager, the Night Supervisor is responsible for achieving daily production plans. You will manage a team to ensure that all processes align with the company's quality manual and that factory systems are completed efficiently. The Night Supervisor will also support shop-floor-based teams.

Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

* Competently operate production machinery and equipment with a focus on safety.

* Ensure team members work safely and follow correct procedures.

* Complete all written and online documentation accurately and promptly.

* Lead the production team, adhering to internal processes and procedures to maintain production efficiency and quality.

* Manage staff rotas within labour budgets (including agency staff).

* Ensure production plans are completed on time and in full.

* Attend and contribute to production and shift meetings.

* Complete assigned training promptly and train other staff members as needed.

* Identify areas of improvement in production and packing for both efficiency and quality.

* Manage holiday requests and absences according to company policy, ensuring accurate records in HR software.

* Support and guide your team to ensure they are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge.

* Perform tool changes when required.

* Be the responsible person during the night shift.

* Cover line leaders and operatives when necessary.

Requirements:

* Knowledge of OEE

* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word

* Strong leadership skills with experience working in a leadership team

* Ability to operate machinery effectively

* Ability to hold meetings as required

* HACCP Level 3

* Food Safety Level 3

You Will Be:

Self-motivated, driven, and committed

An effective communicator

Well-organized with high personal and professional standards

Influential, capable of building relationships at all levels

Results-oriented with strong initiative

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday, 10pm-6am

Benefits:

Free parking, close to major travel networks

23 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, increasing with service

Extra day off for your birthday

Health cash plan after 3 months

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension scheme

Company-paid events throughout the year (Summer/Christmas)

Free weekly product pack & discounted staff shop

Doughnut Fridays & Fruit Tuesdays