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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.