The Role
We're recruiting a Shift Manager for a well-established and growing food manufacturing business supplying major retailers and household-name brands.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll take full responsibility for your shift, leading people, delivering the plan, and keeping standards high across safety, quality and performance.
If you enjoy developing teams, improving how things run, and being accountable for results, this role will suit you.
What You'll Be Doing
Leading and motivating a production team on shift
Making sure everyone works safely and follows site standards
Delivering the production plan on time, in full and to specification
Managing labour, resources and shift organisation
Monitoring performance, waste and output during the shift
Ensuring products meet food safety and quality requirements
Working closely with Technical and Engineering to resolve issues
Coaching, training and developing team members
Holding regular team briefs and one-to-one conversations
Managing performance fairly and consistently
Driving a "right first time" mindset
Identifying and implementing practical improvements
Contributing to management meetings and site performance
Shift Pattern
Off-season: Monday-Friday, rotating 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm
Peak season: 7-day operation including days and nights (planned and resourced)
Some flexibility required depending on demand
What We're Looking For
Experience in food manufacturing or wider FMCG production
Proven experience leading teams in a fast-paced environment
Strong people skills, able to coach, develop and challenge
Comfortable working to targets and under pressure
A practical, common-sense approach to problem solving
Someone looking for a long-term role, not short-term moves
Lean or continuous improvement experience is a bonus
Food Safety Level 2 or 3 is desirable
What's On Offer
£40,000 - £45,000 salary
20 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service)
Pension scheme
Retail discounts and reward scheme
Seasonal performance bonus (non-contractual)
Stable business with clear leadership and growth plans
Why Apply?
This is a solid opportunity to join a stable, growing manufacturer where Shift Managers are trusted to run their area, develop their people, and make a real impact.
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