Team Leader / Supervisor
CV-LibraryWolverhampton, West Midlands (County)temporaryPosted: 22 September 2026
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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)
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)