Shift Operations Manager Food Manufacturing | Northamptonshire £60,000 - £65,000 Not every Shift Operations Manager role is created equal. Some are about keeping the wheels turning. This one is about building high-performing teams, driving operational excellence and making a measurable impact across a major food manufacturing operation. We're working with a well-established food manufacturer that continues to invest heavily in its people, processes and production capability. As part of that journey, they're looking for an experienced Shift Operations Manager who can lead from the front, challenge the status quo and develop a culture where standards, accountability and performance are non-negotiable. You'll take ownership of a large manufacturing team through your direct reports, ensuring safety, quality, service and cost targets are consistently delivered whilst creating an environment where people can perform at their best. What you'll be doing: Leading and developing Production Managers and operational teams across shift Driving a strong safety-first culture and ensuring full compliance across manufacturing operations Delivering production plans whilst maintaining high standards of food safety, quality and GMP Using data, KPIs and short interval control to identify losses and drive performance improvements Leading root cause analysis and continuous improvement activity to eliminate recurring ...