Location: Lancashire
Salary: Up to £50,000 + Benefits
Night Shift | Monday-Thursday | Permanent
Are you an experienced Production Manager looking to take charge of a fast-paced night shift operation in the food manufacturing industry?
We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established, high-volume food manufacturer based in Lancashire, who are seeking a hands-on and driven Nights Production Manager to lead their night shift team, ensuring production targets are hit without compromising on safety, quality, or efficiency.
The Role:
As Nights Production Manager, you will take full ownership of your shift - managing people, processes, and performance to ensure smooth production throughout the night. You’ll be responsible for delivering the production plan, motivating your team, maintaining a safe working environment, and driving continuous improvement across the shift.
Key Responsibilities:
· Lead, manage and motivate the night production team to meet targets for quality, efficiency, and output
· Take full responsibility for shift performance — delivering products on time and in full
· Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP, GMP, and Health & Safety regulations
· Work closely with engineering to minimise downtime and ensure machinery runs effectively
· Monitor and act on KPI data to drive shift performance
· Manage staffing levels, training plans, and skills development across your team
· Conduct daily team meetings, appraisals, return-to-work interviews, and performance reviews
· Promote a culture of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing
· Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth handovers and efficient operations
· Support and develop team leaders and supervisors to deliver operational excellence
What We're Looking For:
· Proven experience as a Production Manager or Shift Manager in a food manufacturing environment (night shift experience preferred)
· Strong leadership and people management skills
· In-depth knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and health & safety compliance
· Track record of improving efficiency, reducing downtime, and delivering KPIs
· Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
· Proactive, organised, and committed to continuous improvement
What’s on Offer:
· Competitive salary up to £50,000
· Supportive, inclusive team culture
· Autonomy and ownership of the night shift operation
· Career progression and development opportunities
If you’re a confident leader who thrives in a night shift setting and knows how to get the best out of people and processes, this could be the perfect next step.
Apply today for a confidential discussion