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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

What We’re Looking For

• 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

Why Join Us?

• 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

Our Company is committed to monitoring & aligning its Policies with up-to-date Government guidance on reducing the spread of respiratory infections in the workplace. Through the Company’s value of “Succeed Together” we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We recruit the ‘best person for the job’ regardless of any protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010 creating an inclusive working environment and culture for our employees.