Night Manufacturing team leader

Location: Carnaby

Night's team leader
Carnaby
Salary: £36K
Hours/days: 4 on 4 off - 6pm - 6am

About the company:

One of the UK’s leading suppliers and manufacturers in their sector. The company currently works on its 80,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility. We have plans in place throughout 2025 to increase capacity in all formats to turn over £52 million.
Overview:
We are recruiting an experienced Nights team leader to lead and manage our night shift operations. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, compliant manufacturing across all night production lines, achieving quality and output targets, and motivating a night team to deliver consistently high performance.

Key responsibilities:

* Lead, coach and supervise the night shift team, including operators, technicians and shift leads.
 
* Plan and allocate resources to meet nightly production schedules and KPIs.
 
* Ensure production targets, quality standards and batch release deadlines are met.
 
* Maintain GMP and health & safety standards; ensure compliance with all regulatory and company procedures.
 
* Troubleshoot production issues, coordinate maintenance and escalate where required to minimise downtime.
 
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce waste and enhance process reliability.
 
* Oversee documentation, shift handovers and accurate record-keeping to support traceability and audits.
 
* Conduct performance reviews, training and development for night staff; recruit and induct new team members as needed.
 
* Work closely with day management, QA, engineering and supply chain to ensure smooth operations and effective communication.
Essential experience and skills:
 
* Proven experience managing manufacturing night shifts, preferably in FMCG sectors.
 
* Strong knowledge of GMP, quality systems and regulatory compliance in a manufacturing environment.
 
* Hands-on problem-solving skills with the ability to handle mechanical/production issues and coordinate maintenance.
 
* Leadership capability to motivate, develop and manage a diverse shift team.
 
* Excellent communication skills for clear handovers and cross-shift collaboration.
 
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced production setting.
 
* Flexibility to work nights and occasional extended hours as required.
Desirable:
 
* Previous experience in manufacturing
 
* Formal qualification in manufacturing, engineering, or a related discipline.
 
* Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma or continuous improvement training.

What we offer:

£36k with annual bonus
Opportunity to work in a modern, high-capacity manufacturing facility with growth plans through 2025.

Career development and training opportunities within a leading UK supplement manufacturer.
Supportive team culture and a focus on safety and quality.

Working hours:

Night shift (details to be discussed at interview; rostered shifts and shift patterns to meet production needs).

Location:

80,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility Carnaby
Reporting line:
Reports to Production/Operations Manager; works closely with QA, Engineering and Supply Chain teams.
Probation and checks:
Successful candidates will be subject to standard pre-employment checks, right-to-work verification and references