Production Shift Supervisor (Shift Team Leader)

Job Description

Job Description:

Production Shift Supervisor (Shift Team Leader)

Location: Slough
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 + Benefits

We’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.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• 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.

What can you expect from Mars?

• 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.

Mars is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities, long term health conditions or are neurodiverse during the application and recruitment process. To request reasonable adjustments, complete our Reasonable Adjustment Request Form here

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