Job Title: Manufacturing Manager
Salary: £53,535.75
Location: Uttoxeter
Shift: Nights 3 on, 3 off (7pm7am)
Own the night shift. Lead from the front. Deliver results that matter.
This Manufacturing Manager opportunity sits within a high-volume, fast-paced food manufacturing environment operating 24/7. On nights, the Manufacturing Manager has full operational ownership across production, people, safety, quality and output.
If youre currently operating as a Manufacturing Manager, Senior Shift Manager or Production Manager within FMCG or food production, this role offers genuine accountability and the autonomy to shape shift performance.
This isnt supervision its operational leadership.
What Youll Be Doing: Manufacturing Manager
Leading the night shift operation across processing, baking, packing and dispatch
Owning KPIs including OEE, waste reduction, labour utilisation, service and cost control
Driving health & safety, food safety, GMP and HACCP compliance standards
Acting as the senior escalation point for engineering, technical and operational issues
Leading large production teams through clear structure, coaching and performance management
Embedding lean manufacturing, continuous improvement and root cause analysis
Delivering operational excellence within a 24/7 manufacturing site
What Were Looking For:
Proven experience as a Manufacturing Manager within food manufacturing or FMCG
Strong background in high-volume, fast-paced production environments
Experience leading large, multi-skilled production teams
Solid understanding of lean manufacturing, CI methodology and KPI management
Knowledge of HACCP, food safety, audit and hygiene standards
Confidence managing performance, absence, disciplinary processes and shift planning
Whats on Offer:
Salary: £53,535.75 per annum
Nights shift pattern: 3 on, 3 off (7pm7am)
22 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
Pension: 5% employee / 3% employer contribution
Private medical scheme (single cover eligibility)
EV salary sacrifice scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Retail discounts platform
High-visibility leadership role with real shift autonomy
Location: Uttoxeter
Job: Manufacturing Manager
Shifts: Nights 3 on, 3 off
If youre a Manufacturing Manager who thrives on ownership, pace and performance-driven leadership, this is your opportunity to take full control of shift and make a measurable impact.
Apply now and lead from the front.
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