This role would suit an experienced production, warehouse, manufacturing, or logistics professional who enjoys combining people management with practical operational involvement.
Hours of work - Monday 18.30pm - 2am, Tuesday to Thursday (phone number removed)am and Friday 18.30- 1.30am.
Key duties:
* Managing and supporting night-shift production and warehouse operations to ensure targets, deadlines, and quality standards are achieved.
* Working hands-on across production and warehousing activities, including picking, packing, stock movement, and supporting operational tasks during busy periods.
* Allocating workloads, monitoring workflow, and adjusting priorities to maintain efficiency and output throughout the shift.
* Supervising, motivating, and supporting the night-shift team, including monitoring attendance, performance, and timekeeping.
* Providing coaching, training, onboarding support, and assisting with recruitment and team development as the operation grows.
* Completing operational paperwork, stock updates, and shift handovers accurately while resolving operational issues independently.
* Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, carrying out quality and accuracy checks, and enforcing health & safety procedures and PPE requirements.
* Conducting basic equipment checks and reporting faults or maintenance issues promptly.
Key skills and experience:
* Previous supervisory or management experience within production, manufacturing, warehousing, or logistics environments.
* Strong hands-on operational background with the ability to support day-to-day shop-floor activities.
* Confident leadership style with the ability to motivate and manage a small team.
* Ability to work independently and make decisions during night operations.
* Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
* High attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
* Comfortable working within a fast-paced and physically active environment.
* Experience supporting team growth, recruitment, or training would be advantageous.
* Previous night-shift experience beneficial.
* Forklift truck or warehouse systems experience advantageous, although training can be provided
Salary description
£45000.00 - £45000.00 per year