Night Shift Team Leader

A permanent position for an experienced Team Leader or Supervisor to join a well-known Blackburn manufacturer, taking responsibility for a shift team of inspectors and operators on nights.

Night Shift Team Leader

Salary: £44,000 p/a + overtime, annual bonus and benefits

Location: Blackburn

A well-known manufacturing business based near Blackburn is recruiting for a Night Shift Team Leader to join their growing engineering department. This role offers a starting salary of £44,000 p/a, plus overtime potential and annual bonus, with the opportunity to work within a globally recognised organisation that values quality, efficiency, and employee development. The position will see you managing a team of operators and inspectors on a 2200 - 0600 night shift pattern Monday to Friday, with optional overtime available on an ad hoc and voluntary basis.

What you'll do:

As the Night Shift Team Leader, your day-to-day responsibilities will involve guiding your team through complex tasks relating to inspection, engineering and production while ensuring all standards are met or exceeded.

• Lead the final inspection team during night shifts by fostering a collaborative atmosphere that supports both individual and group success.
• Ensure clear and concise communication with customers regarding job status updates, maintaining transparency throughout the inspection process.
• Consistently achieve and exceed departmental KPIs related to efficiency, quality, and health & safety by nurturing team culture.
• Manage resourcing for the shift including absence, holiday management, and overtime allocation to ensure optimal coverage.
• Oversee the training plan and competency matrix for inspectors and operators, providing guidance and support for continuous improvement.
• Supervise staff to guarantee accurate data entry and consistent testing output within required timeframes while promoting attention to detail.
• Escalate reported quality issues promptly to operations and quality management teams for swift resolution.
• Support root cause analysis of non-conformities by collaborating with colleagues on corrective actions related to inspection activities.
• Monitor inspector performance against procedure adherence and code of conduct in line with HR policy, encouraging responsible behaviour.
• Assist with documentation review and improvements by sharing insights from daily operations.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Night Shift Team Leader position will bring proven experience from an engineering or manufacturing environment coupled with strong supervisory and leadership skills. Your technical background will enable you to understand complex processes while applying industry standards consistently, while your organisational skills will ensure smooth shift operations even when managing competing demands.

• Experience in team management or leadership
• Minimum HND or equivalent experience in engineering or manufacturing discipline to demonstrate your technical foundation.
• A good understanding of technical standards, whether this be GMP, BRC or similar.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team with a customer-focused mindset, ensuring that service delivery remains at the forefront of your actions
• Well-organised approach with capacity to work well under pressure.

What's next:

If you're ready to take the next step in your career as Night Shift Team Leader and want to make a meaningful impact within a supportive manufacturing environment, please apply today by clicking on the link provided.

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