Area Shift Leader

Crick, Northamptonshire | Permanent | Site-based

About the Role

We are currently seeking a motivated and experienced Area Shift Leader to join our high-performing team in Crick on our late shift (2pm - 10pm).

As a key member of the operations leadership team, you will oversee a dedicated group of production operatives on your shift, ensuring that safety, quality, and performance targets are consistently met. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for leading teams in a fast-paced manufacturing or logistics environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and motivate shift teams to achieve daily KPIs
• Ensure all health, safety, and environmental standards are upheld
• Monitor production output, quality, and operational efficiency
• Support staff training, development, and performance management
• Coordinate with planning, engineering, and quality teams to ensure smooth operations
• Champion continuous improvement and drive team engagement

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in a team leader or supervisory role within manufacturing, logistics, or production
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Proactive, results-driven, and committed to high standards
• Flexible and adaptable to different shift patterns and team needs
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles is a plus

What's in it for You?

• Competitive salary with additional shift allowance
• Fixed shift pattern with a clear work/life structure
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension and employee benefits package
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Free onsite parking and a supportive team culture

Our Total Reward Benefits include:

• Overtime, enhanced pension, life assurance and enhanced maternity, paternity, sick pay and holiday buy options
• Healthcare cashback plan and Hertility at-home fertility testing
• Heavily discounted pet food and lifestyle benefits (Netflix, Spotify or breakdown cover)
• Retail and gym discounts, electric car scheme, and free onsite parking and charging
• Onsite canteen, free hot drinks and modern facilities.

About us

INSPIRED Pet Nutrition is an innovative, well-established, and award-winning pet food manufacturer employing over 1,200 colleagues across the UK and Europe. Our family of brands includes Harringtons, Wagg, Barking Heads & Meowing Heads, AATU, Blink, Butcher's, Classic, Pro-Nutrition, and Ultra Premium Direct, along with a number of partner brands that trust us to produce food on their behalf. Our kitchens in Thirsk, Kinmel, and Crick produce a wide range of dry, wet, and baked foods enjoyed by dogs and cats all over the world. Our ambition is simple: to become a global leader in pet nutrition.

Our Purpose: To create happiness

We're on a mission to set a new standard of workplace happiness within the pet nutrition industry - one that looks like no other and feels like no other. Our culture is built on INSPIRED's unique behaviours and colleague experience, creating an environment that excites, empowers, and puts people and pets at the heart of everything we do.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

INSPIRED Pet Nutrition is committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the colleagues and communities we serve. We believe everyone should feel valued, respected and able to be themselves at work. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We make hiring decisions based on talent, potential and the experience you bring.

We are also committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace, ensuring equitable access and opportunity for all. If you need any adjustments or support to take part in our recruitment process, please let us know by emailing recruitment@ipn.co.uk.

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