Production Shift Supervisor (Shift Team Leader)
- Slough, Berkshire
- £42,000-52,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Shift Pattern: 2 Days (07:00–19:00), 2 Nights (19:00–07:00), 4 days off
Salary: £42,000–£52,000 + Shift Premium + Bonus + BenefitsWe’re looking for a Manufacturing Shift Team Leader to join our Slough site. You’ll lead a team of 15–20 Associates, making sure every shift runs safely, smoothly, and efficiently. From coaching your team to delivering operational improvements, you’ll play a key role in meeting our quality standards, reducing waste, and helping us build a culture of continuous improvement.What are we looking for?
- Proven experience in manufacturing, ideally within FMCG, with a track record of leading teams.
- Strong communication skills – able to connect with people from all backgrounds and handle challenging situations with confidence and empathy.
- Comfortable using technology and data to drive decisions.
- A natural problem solver who can balance day-to-day demands with a focus on long-term improvements.
- Ideally experience of leading shift-based teams in a production environment.
- Lead and coach your team of 15–20 Associates, ensuring they’re supported through on-the-job coaching, 1:1s, and development plans.
- Manage multiple production lines during your shift, making sure the right people and skills are in place.
- Ensure a safe working environment and uphold high product quality standards.
- Deliver against key operational measures such as waste reduction, productivity, and efficiency.
- Collaborate with other Team Leaders to drive site-wide improvement initiatives.
- Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
- Join a purpose-driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
- Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
- An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
- Access Rover, Mars UK’s new hub for Rewards, Offers, Vouchers, and Recognition, featuring cashback, exclusive deals, shopping discounts, and a recognition wall to celebrate colleagues' achievements.