Job description
The Rewards and Benefits on offer
A full time and permanent role from day 1!
The opportunity to work for a leading manufacturer in a specialist industry
Life Insurance
Holiday Club - Discounted Holiday Rates/Breaks
Employee Benefits Platform
Employee Assistance Programme & 24/7 GP Access
Holiday Allowance
Pension Contributions
Free onsite parking
A dynamic and exciting role
MTrec’s new career opportunity
MTrec Recruitment are proudly representing our bespoke manufacturing client in their search for a talented and motivated Nightshift Production Supervisor. If you meet the person specification below, and are looking for your next long-term career move, apply now for an immediate response!
The job you will do
Coordinate all manufacturing activities during the night shift, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency across lines.
Monitor and manage shift KPIs, including output, downtime, waste, and labour usage.
Ensure all production schedules are completed on time and to the highest quality and safety standards.
Support and maintain strict compliance with HACCP, BRCGS, health & safety, and hygiene procedures.
Communicate shift performance, challenges, and solutions clearly during handovers.
Collaborate with planning, technical, warehouse, and engineering teams to resolve issues and maintain operational flow.
Lead and contribute to continuous improvement projects focusing on waste reduction, line efficiency, and process control.
Lead, support, and motivate a team of production operatives, ensuring they work safely and effectively.
Develop a high-performing team culture with clear expectations and positive reinforcement.
Actively promote inclusion, respect, and well-being among all staff.
Handle team management duties such as resource planning, holiday approval, absence management, and performance conversations.
Escalate disciplinary and grievance matters appropriately and in line with company procedures.
Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members
About you
Proven experience in production supervision, ideally within a food or FMCG manufacturing environment.
Strong working knowledge of manufacturing operations, including planning, OEE, KPIs, quality systems, and Health & Safety and compliance standards.
Confident communicator and people leader with the ability to influence, coach, and support others.
High attention to detail, excellent organisation, and a calm, solutions-focused mindset.
Comfortable working in a dynamic, multicultural environment and promoting an inclusive culture.
IT literacy (e.g. Excel, production systems) and the ability to maintain and analyse reports.