Job Description
Production Shift Leader
Job Title – Production Shift Leader Location – Market Drayton, ShropshireSalary – £44,000 – £46,000 (DOE)Shift – 4 on 4 off (7am–7pm / 7pm–7am)Hours – 42 hours per week
Job Role of the Production Shift Leader
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a strong Production Shift Leader to join a high-volume, fast-paced food manufacturing site. This role offers the chance to lead from the front within a business that places strong emphasis on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
As a Production Shift Leader within the Filling department, you will take ownership of your shift, driving performance across Safety, Quality, Service, Cost and People metrics. You will play a key role in delivering operational excellence while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement and innovation across your team.
Sector – Food Manufacturing
Key Responsibilities of the Production Shift Leader
* Lead your shift to deliver against Safety, Quality, Service, Cost and People KPIs
* Ensure compliance with BRCGS standards and customer audit requirements
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives and champion root cause analysis
* Proactively manage performance, including Performance Improvement Plans
* Deliver effective communication through cascade briefs and team sessions
* Conduct regular 1:1s and lead by example through company behaviours
* Plan and allocate labour and resources effectively
* Maintain high standards of Health & Safety, Food Hygiene and Environmental compliance
Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Production Shift Leader
* Experience within high-volume food manufacturing
* Experience working as a production leader, supervisor, team leader or manager
Requirements for the Production Shift Leader
* Strong leadership and coaching skills.
* Knowledge of compliance standards and audit processes. Technical understanding of processing and filling equipment.
* Strong awareness of Health & Safety, Food Hygiene
The Production Shift Leader will benefit from:
* Competitive salary up to £46,000 DOE
* 4 on 4 off shift pattern offering work-life balance
* 282 hours holiday (23.5 shifts)
* Pension scheme
* Life assurance (x2 salary)
* Employee discount scheme
* Free uniform and PPE
* Ongoing training and career development opportunities
This opportunity is with Muller Milk & Ingredients, a leading UK manufacturer of milk and yoghurt products, operating at scale with a strong focus on quality, innovation and continuous improvement.
If you are an ambitious Production Leader looking to step into a key leadership role within a thriving manufacturing environment, please click apply at the bottom of this advert.
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