Job Description

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: 32,500.00-35,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount On-site parking
Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday Night shift Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:

Henfield BN5 9XR: 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