Night Shift Production Manager

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced
Production Manager (Night Shift) to lead and oversee all night shift manufacturing operations. In this key leadership role, you'll ensure production runs safely, efficiently, and meets daily output and quality targets. You will manage labour, allocate resources, maintain workflow, and ensure a smooth handover each morning to the day shift team.

As the Production Manager, you will be responsible for driving “right first time” manufacture, embedding consistent operational standards, and supporting continuous improvement across night shift operations.

• Lead, manage, and support night shift production teams to achieve output and quality targets
• Ensure all manufacturing activities are completed
  safely, efficiently, and on time
• Maintain operational continuity and oversee resource and labour planning
• Monitor production performance, resolve issues, and implement corrective actions
• Ensure strict compliance with
  health & safety
  , quality, and company standards
• Drive improvement in
  cost control, waste reduction, productivity, and first-time pass rates
• Provide clear and accurate shift reports and ensure a seamless handover to the day shift
• Coach and develop team leaders and operators to build capability and performance

• Proven experience as a
  Production Manager
  , Shift Manager, or similar role within manufacturing
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage cross-functional teams
• Excellent understanding of
  manufacturing processes
  , operational planning, and production KPIs
• Solid knowledge of
  Lean Manufacturing
  , continuous improvement, and problem solving tools
• Strong communication, decision-making, and organisational skills
• Ability to work autonomously and remain calm under pressure
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence

• Competitive Salary
• 31 days holiday
  (increasing with service within 2 years), plus
  an additional paid day for your birthday
  with the option to buy more holiday via salary sacrifice
• Pension -with up to 4 x salary & income protection, with the option to potentially save on tax and National Insurance via our salary sacrifice arrangement
• Comprehensive health & well-being benefits
  including access to in-house occupational health & well-being resources, discounted gym memberships, employee assistance programme, & mental health resources
• Heavily
  discounted group discount scheme
  on all products
• Salary sacrifice benefits
  - enjoy perks such as pension, cycle to work, electric car purchase, and additional annual leave, while potentially reducing your tax and NI contributions
• Career development
  and continuous learning opportunities