Job Summary:
We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Nightshift Production Supervisor to lead and coordinate a growing team during the night shift, ensuring the smooth and efficient delivery of bespoke plastic and wood sheet cutting and finishing operations.
This role is responsible for supervising approximately 8 staff — including machine operators, packing personnel, and a spray painter — with expected growth in team size as demand increases. A key part of the role is working closely with the day shift production scheduling team to ensure seamless handover and the correct prioritisation of tasks.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to the company's core values – CARE: Communication, Action, Respect, and Empowerment – and foster these values across the nightshift team.
Key Responsibilities:Health & Safety:
* Promote and enforce a safe working environment, ensuring compliance with all health and safety policies, procedures, and best practices.
* Actively monitor safety standards and take corrective action when necessary.
Team Leadership:
* Lead, support, and develop a growing nightshift team, promoting a positive, respectful, and high-performance culture aligned with company values.
Workload Management:
* Allocate and monitor daily tasks across machine operation, packing, and spray painting based on production priorities.
Adaptability:
* Adjust resources and workflow throughout the shift to meet targets and resolve issues efficiently.
Scheduling Coordination:
* Liaise with the day shift production scheduling team to ensure accurate prioritisation and continuity of production.
Operational Oversight:
* Supervise the safe and effective use of machinery, reporting and resolving issues in coordination with maintenance as needed.
Quality Assurance:
* Ensure that all products meet customer specifications and quality standards.
Shift Handover:
* Provide clear, structured handover notes at the end of each shift to maintain continuity and transparency.
Team Expansion:
* Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and training as the night team continues to grow.
Process Improvement:
* Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, workflow, and team performance. Be able to implement and maintain LEAN culture.
HR Duties:
* Approve nightshift staff overtime and leave requests in line with company policy.
* Conduct return-to-work interviews following absences.
* Conduct staff appraisals, providing constructive feedback and development plans.
* Be involved in disciplinary procedures as required, in conjunction with HR and management.
Administrative & Compliance Duties:
* Ensure the upkeep and correct filing of all relevant paperwork, including (but not limited to):
* Kanban stock cards
* Machine checklists (ensuring checks are completed and filed appropriately)
* Non-Conformance Reports for raising and documenting any quality or operational issues
* Carry out and document lock-up checks at the end of each shift, ensuring site security and operational readiness for the next day.
Champion Core Values:
* Demonstrate and encourage Communication, Action, Respect, and Empowerment in all interactions and decisions.
Key Skills & Attributes:
* Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
* Excellent communication, planning, and coordination abilities
* Ability to stay focused, organised, and calm under pressure
* Proactive, hands-on approach with attention to detail
* Commitment to continuous improvement and team development
* Familiarity with large beam saws or laser cutting equipment is highly advantageous
Qualifications & Experience:
* Experience in a supervisory or team leader role within a manufacturing or production environment
* Knowledge of plastic and wood materials, cutting processes, and finishing techniques preferred
* Understanding of production scheduling and resource management
* Awareness of health and safety best practices
* Forklift license is desirable but not essential
* Experience with beam saws or laser machinery would be a strong asset
Benefits:
* Competitive salary with night shift allowance
* Opportunities for development and career progression
* Supportive working environment that values CARE: Communication, Action, Respect, Empowerment
* Company pension scheme
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £35,500.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Henfield: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
* Leadership: 2 years (required)
* Manufacturing: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person