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