Night Shift Production Team Leader

Function

As Night Shift Supervisor In Erpe-Mere, you will be the point of contact on the production line during the regular night shift and will ensure that the production process runs smoothly, safely and to a high standard. You will work in a production environment where you will help monitor the line, quickly detect any deviations and, together with your colleagues, find solutions that support the continuity of production.

In this role, you will play an active and visible part on the shop floor. You will combine technical insight with people skills and maintain a clear overview, even when the workload increases. Your responsibilities will include:

• organise the start-up, conversion and shutdown of the line and ensure that production runs smoothly
• prevent, minimise and deal with faults on the line appropriately
• managing waste streams in accordance with GMP standards
• communicate effectively with the packing department regarding product changes, quality issues and production line problems
• recording and reporting downtime
• carry out preventive maintenance on the line
• contributing ideas for improvements and taking the initiative where possible

You will work closely with a team of colleagues and help to maintain a tidy, well-organised and efficient production environment. You will be expected to take decisions independently, set priorities and continue to work with focus and precision, even during night shifts.

Profile

For this role, we are looking for an experienced and motivated professional with 3 to 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment. You thrive in a fast-paced role, have a responsible attitude and know how to help lead a team in a calm and clear manner.

We expect you to:

• have a qualification in nutrition, or relevant experience in an industrial production environment
• have experience in leading, motivating and supporting a team
• ensures hygiene, safety and quality in a food environment
• have technical insight and are able to accurately assess faults or production disruptions
• communicates effectively with colleagues in production and packing
• can work independently, but are also a strong team player
• are flexible, results-oriented and able to cope with stress
• are willing to work a fixed night shift from 10 pm to 6 am
• combines a strong personality with social skills and a sense of responsibility

You are someone who likes to roll up your sleeves, maintain order on the shop floor and get a real buzz from managing a production line in a dynamic environment.

Organisation

Our client is an international company with its head office in Belgium. They are committed to delivering high quality on a daily basis and, as a result, are achieving healthy year-on-year growth figures.

Offer

You’ll be joining a stable working environment with a permanent contract of indefinite duration and an attractive package of pay and benefits. As well as a competitive salary, you’ll receive additional allowances for night work and enjoy the job security and recognition that come with a position of responsibility.

On top of that, you can count on:

• meal vouchers
• hospitalisation insurance
• group insurance
• Holidays by mutual agreement, with no collective closure

You’ll be working in a reputable company with modern machinery, as part of a team of enthusiastic colleagues who share their knowledge and support one another. There’s scope for initiative, training and career progression, so you can continue to develop yourself within an environment characterised by a long-term vision and a focus on quality.