About us
Our client is a well‐established manufacturer with a long history of delivering tailored solutions for businesses in the engineering and Industrial Manufacturing market. Built on strong values, operational excellence, and a commitment to customer partnership, the business continues to evolve and grow. With a forward‐looking mindset, our client is investing in new opportunities, expanding into new markets, and strengthening its position for long‐term success.
We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Night Shift Supervisor to lead our production team and ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations during the night shift.
About the role
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for supervising and coordinating all night shift production activities, ensuring production targets, quality standards, food safety requirements, and operational KPIs are consistently achieved.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and supervising production operators across the night shift
- Ensuring production schedules are executed safely, efficiently, and on time
- Monitoring and improving performance through OEE, scrap, downtime, and labour efficiency measures
- Driving compliance with WHS, GMP, HACCP, and company quality standards
- Managing staffing, shift coverage, training, and team performance
- Coordinating production start-ups, changeovers, and shift handovers
- Escalating and resolving operational, maintenance, quality, and safety issues
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives that reduce waste and improve productivity
- Maintaining a positive, accountable, and high-performing team culture
About you
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Have 3-5 years' experience in injection moulding or a similar manufacturing environment
- Demonstrate proven leadership and supervisory experience within a production setting
- Possess a strong understanding of Workplace Health & Safety, GMP, and HACCP requirements
- Be capable of reading and executing production plans and schedules
- Have strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Thrive in a KPI-driven environment with experience monitoring performance metrics such as OEE, scrap, and downtime
- Be confident managing people, performance, and operational priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Demonstrate initiative, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement
Desirable
- Experience within food packaging manufacturing
- Exposure to IQMS, DelmiaWorks, or similar ERP/MES systems
- Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience
- Mechanical or process troubleshooting capability
Benefits
- Excellent remuneration package commensurate with experience and knowledge
- Great team environment
- Secure, permanent, long term position
- Fantastic, supportive culture
Due to the volume of applications expected, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We thank you in advance for your time and interest in this role.
Night Shift Supervisor employer: HR Staff n' Stuff
As a well-established manufacturer in the engineering and industrial manufacturing sector, we pride ourselves on our strong values and commitment to operational excellence. Our supportive team environment fosters collaboration and innovation, providing you with the opportunity to make a genuine impact on production planning while enjoying competitive remuneration and long-term job security. Join us to be part of a forward-looking company that values employee growth and invests in new opportunities for success.
