Shift Manager
Location: Doncaster
Salary: A GBP 45,000 per annum base
Shift will be rotating on the below:
* 08:00:17.00
* 14:00 :23:00
* 15:00 :00:00
A Shift Manager in food manufacturing supports the Production Manager in overseeing daily manufacturing operations to ensure products are made safely, efficiently, on time, and within quality standards.
Production Operations
* Supervise daily production activities on the floor.
* Ensure production targets (volume, OEE, yield, efficiency) are met.
* Monitor workflow and adjust schedules as needed.
* Reduce downtime and improve productivity.
Food Safety and Quality Compliance
* Ensure compliance with:
* HACCP
* GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
* FDA / local food regulations
* ISO / FSSC standards (if applicable)
* Monitor hygiene, sanitation, and CCPs (Critical Control Points)
* Coordinate with Quality Assurance teams
Team Management
* Supervise line leaders and production staff.
* Conduct shift briefings.
* Train employees on SOPs and safety procedures.
* Handle attendance, discipline, and performance issues.
Inventory and Materials Control
* Coordinate raw material availability.
* Minimise waste and product loss.
* Monitor packaging material usage.
* Ensure outload of materials are conducted in a timely manner to achieve on time in full KPIs.
Equipment and Maintenance
* Ensure machinery is operating properly.
* Coordinate preventive maintenance.
* Report breakdowns and reduce production delays.
* Report shortages predicted to enable this to be managed with customers.
Reporting and Documentation
* Maintain production reports.
* Track KPIs (OEE, yield, downtime, waste).
* Prepare daily/weekly performance summaries.
Required Skills
* Knowledge of food safety regulations.
* Leadership and people management.
* Problem:solving under pressure.
* Understanding of production and dispatch planning.
* Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
* Good communication skills.
Educational Background
* Bachelors degree in Food Science
* Food Technology
* Industrial Engineering
* Manufacturing/Production Engineering
* 3:5 years experience in food manufacturing and Dispatch Operations.
Operational Scope
* Responsibility for:
* 5 processing lines
* 14 packing lines
* Dispatch operations
* Managing approximately 300 flexible workforce staff
* Direct responsibility for developing and leading 8 Supervisors
* Fast:paced production environment with frequent changeovers
* Experience in fresh food manufacturing (ideally protein:based) preferred
Additional Information
* Bank Holidays are worked unless booked as leave
* Site closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day
* Significant business growth plans in place
Benefits
(Current package under review)
* 28 days holiday (Year 1)
* 29 days holiday (Year 2)
* 30 days holiday (Year 3)
* 3 pension contribution
* Private healthcare after 1 year (including dental cover)
* Death in Service: A GBP 50,000 (after 1 year)
* On:site parking
* On:site canteen
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Chesterfield Poultry, please do not hesitate .