Job Description

We have a fantastic opportunity at our State-of-the-art Food Supplement manufacturing facility to join our dedicated and inspirational team to successfully achieve our ambitious growth strategy and factory expansion plans.

Founded in 2004, we are the largest fully integrated UK manufacturer of vitamins, minerals, and supplements. We specialise in the production of the highest quality Tablets, Capsules, Gummies and Powder Blends. Manufacturing innovative health products for the world's leading brands and exporting to over 50 countries worldwide.

Our Vision

Shape the Future of Nutraceuticals with Market Leading Innovation, Quality & Collaborative Partnerships.

At the heart of our organisational missions, our aim is to:

Learn, Grow & Succeed as a Team. Energise, Align & Motivate Teams to Inspire & Drive Change. Empower, Support & Equip Teams to accomplish our Vision. Achieve Best-in Class Performance for Quality, Compliance, Safety & Environment across the business. Increase Team Productivity & Effectiveness.

Role Summary

New vacancy due to team expansion

We are pleased to announce that we are growing our Night Shift Product Manufacturing Team and have an opening for a

Night Shift Team

Leader.

Shift Times:

Mondays-to-Thursdays (2000-0630hrs).

The

Night Shift Production Team Leader

will oversee a production team during the night shift, ensuring the smooth and efficient execution of production operations while maintaining quality standards and safety protocols. You will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including, operating machinery, leading, motivating, and developing your team, meeting production targets, managing resources, and resolving any issues that arise during the shift.

Key Responsibilities

Operate Machinery:

Use product manufacturing equipment to product Tablets, Capsules, Powder Blends, Gummies, and Softgels.

Assemble products:

Put together parts to create finished goods within our packaging lines.

Conduct Quality Checks:

Perform basic testing and quality control to ensure products meet standards.

Maintain Equipment:

Keep machinery and tools in good working order.

Store and Move Goods:

Use lifting equipment and manual handling techniques to move raw materials and finished products.

Clean and Organise:

Keep work areas and machinery clean and tidy, maintaining the highest standards of food hygiene protocols.

Follow Safety Procedures:

Adhere to safety protocols and regulations.

Complete Paperwork:

Record production data and other information.

Leading and Managing the Team:

This includes distributing workload, providing guidance, and conducting performance reviews.

Meeting Production Targets:

Ensuring that production output meets nightly and weekly targets and KPIs.

Ensuring Safety and Compliance:

Implementing and enforcing health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.

Problem Solving and Troubleshooting:

Identifying and resolving issues that may arise during the shift, including equipment malfunctions and production errors.

Communication and Reporting:

Providing clear and concise communication to other team members, supervisors, and management, including shift handovers and reports.

Training and Development:

Ensuring that team members are adequately trained and developed to perform their roles effectively.

Resource Management:

Optimising the use of resources, including materials, equipment, and personnel.
This role best suits upbeat and self-motivated individuals who enjoy working systematically and productively. Day-to-day duties can involve a substantial amount of manual handling including bending, stretching, stooping, stepping, reaching, and lifting. Having a good range of mobility is important to ensure you can work safely within health and safety regulations without placing undue strain on your body.

Skills/Experience/Qualifications

The role of

Production Team Leader

is multifaceted and requires both industry-specific qualifications and technical abilities. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

Experience:

Previous experience in a Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry or automated setting in a production or manufacturing environment.

Leadership:

Demonstrated leadership experience, including the ability to motivate and manage a team.

Shift Work:

Experience with shift work, particularly night shifts.

Technical Skills:

Knowledge of relevant machinery and equipment, along with a basic understanding of health and safety regulations within the production environment.

Communication:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for conveying instructions, providing feedback, and resolving conflicts.

Problem-Solving:

The ability to quickly identify and resolve issues that arise during the night shift is crucial.

Organisation and Time Management:

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage workloads effectively are necessary to keep production running smoothly.

Teamwork:

The ability to work effectively as part of a team and to motivate team members.

Adaptability:

A flexible and adaptable approach to work is essential, as night shift roles often require dealing with unexpected situations.

Continuous Improvement:

A proactive approach to identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions.

IT Skills:

Proficiency in relevant computer software, such as Microsoft Office and ERP systems (TROPOS).

Health & Safety:

A strong understanding of health and safety regulations is essential.

Lean Manufacturing:

Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.

Training:

Experience in providing team training and development..

Available Benefits

Join the market leaders in the field of full-service nutraceutical supply. Located in Hemswell Cliff, Lincolnshire - we are commutable from Lincoln, Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Gainsborough, & Doncaster areas. Role specific non-Contractual Bonuses. Incremental holiday scheme. Company pension and benefit schemes. Career development and progression opportunities. Free on-site & secure car parking. Employee welfare initiatives. Loyalty bonus schemes. Smarter flexible working opportunities. Free employee refreshments. Employee 'Health-Hub' with access to discounted nutraceutical products. Employee social events.

Applications

If you would like to apply for this role or require more information, please contact the HR Department on 01427 666000.

To apply for this position, please submit your CV and covering letter to the HR Department.

We will ask for references after making a conditional offer. All external appointments are subject to two satisfactory work references. One must be the applicant's present or most recent employer.

In exceptional cases, either one or both references do not need to be work references. This may apply to school-leavers, or returners to work after a long career break. Where this is the case, we will seek character references instead.

We operate a No Agency Recruitment Process. Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Parkacre Ltd, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.

Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorised to work in the UK without the need for employment visa sponsorship.

We are unable to offer relocation assistance. The successful candidate will be expected to work in the UK and must reside in area or be willing to commute.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 33,176.00 per year

Schedule:

Night shift
Work Location: In person