Team Leader / Supervisor

IRS Group are currently recruiting for a Nightshift Supervisor for their market-leading food manufacturing client based in Willenhall. Food manufacturing experience desirable. An excellent opportunity for an ongoing…

Pay rate £34,000 – £35,000/year
Job type Temporary
Posted 22 September 2026

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IRS Group are currently recruiting for a Nightshift Supervisor for their market-leading food manufacturing client based in Willenhall.

Food manufacturing experience desirable.

An excellent opportunity for an ongoing role within a thriving business that specialises in the development of coatings, mixtures, and marinades for the food industry.

This is a full-time and permanent opportunity for the right applicant.

Working Hours:
Sunday - Thursday Nights 10pm-6am

x40 hours per week + Overtime.

Key Responsibilities:

* Leadership & Decision-Making: Confidently make operational decisions to ensure uninterrupted production during the absence of senior management.

* Team Leadership: Lead and motivate a team of approximately 15 night shift employees, including section leaders, to achieve shift objectives.

* Shift Coordination: Manage staffing adjustments effectively to address absences and ensure smooth handovers for the incoming shift.

* Workplace Organisation: Oversee and ensure work areas are cleaned and prepared to a high standard for the next shift.

* Problem-Solving: Address and resolve staff-related or ingredient/packaging issues efficiently during the shift.

* Communication & Support: Build strong interpersonal relationships to manage employee concerns and promote a positive working environment.

What We’re Looking For:

* Proven experience in leading teams within a manufacturing environment, ideally food production.

* Strong decision-making and organisational skills.

* A confident and approachable leader with excellent people skills.

Long-Term and Permanent opportunity for the right applicant.

Ideal candidate will need to be flexible within their approach, initial training will commence on a day shift for a period of 6-8 weeks, but this could cover Mornings/Afternoons or Day shifts during the training - once completed this will be a permanent nightshift role outlined above.

Please forward a copy of your CV for immediate consideration, or call the recruitment team on (phone number removed)

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