Shift Supervisor – Night Shift
Location: Coventry
Hours: 3 days on / 3 days off | 6:00pm – 6:00am
Salary: circa £40,000 plus bonus - max 10% of salary
Are you an experienced team leader with a background in FMCG, logistics, or food production?
Join a forward-thinking, 24/7 operation at the heart of the supply chain industry as a Shift Supervisor. You'll play a vital role in overseeing day-to-day operations and driving team performance within a high-volume, fast-paced, and automated facility.
Your Role:
As Shift Supervisor, you'll take full ownership of operational performance during your shift. Leading a team of up to 20 operatives and agency staff, you'll be responsible for delivering service, safety, and efficiency targets—keeping the operation running smoothly from inbound to dispatch.
Key Responsibilities:
- Full responsibility for site operations during your 12-hour shift
- Lead, manage, and motivate a team of warehouse and production operatives
- Conduct daily safety checks, shift briefings, and quality audits
- Maintain HSE and company policy compliance at all times
- Plan and allocate labour to meet fluctuating production demands, especially during peak times
- Manage stock control, cycle counts, and system reporting
- Monitor machinery performance, escalate issues, and support light troubleshooting (basic engineering knowledge desirable)
- Coordinate with internal departments, suppliers, and customers to ensure seamless communication
- Complete accurate shift reports and performance tracking
- Handle HR duties: return-to-work interviews, absence tracking, holiday planning, and basic performance management
What You'll Bring:
- Experience in a supervisory role within logistics, production, FMCG, or food-related industries
- Confident leading both permanent and temporary/agency teams
- Strong understanding of health & safety (HSE) policies and compliance
- Able to work effectively in a 24/7 operation, especially in high-pressure or peak periods
- Familiarity with automated systems and machinery (some engineering insight is a plus)
- Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English
- Comfortable using IT systems including Excel, Word, Teams, and warehouse/production software
Desirable (not essential):
- IOSH or NEBOSH qualification
- HACCP awareness
- Formal training in operations, production, or team leadership
Why Apply?
- Permanent, full-time opportunity with a leading logistics provider
- Competitive salary circa £35k DOE plus max 10% bonus
- Be part of a proactive, supportive, and high-performing team
- Clear progression pathway in a growing business
- Modern, automated facility committed to quality and innovation
If you're ready to lead from the front and thrive in a role where no two days are the same, apply today and take the next step in your operations career.