Production Shift Manager (Nights)
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Burnley, Lancashire
Up to £50,000 (dependent on experience)
Permanent Night Shift Hours of Work
Monday to Thursday, permanent night shift
37.5 hours per week
Shift Pattern
Monday and Wednesday: 4:30pm to 3:00am
Tuesday and Thursday: 5:30pm to 4:00am
The Company A well established food manufacturing business focused on producing high quality, safe and compliant products for a range of customers. Operating in a fast paced environment, the business is driven by efficiency, continuous improvement and strong operational standards.
The Role As Production Shift Manager, you will take full ownership of the night shift operation, leading your team to deliver production targets safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
This is a hands on leadership role where you will drive performance, identify inefficiencies and implement improvements across the production process. You will be responsible for building a high performing, multi skilled team while ensuring all products meet customer specifications and food safety standards.
Key Responsibilities Production & Performance Take full ownership of shift output, ensuring production plans are delivered in full and on time
Drive efficiency across all production processes
Monitor and manage KPIs, ensuring targets are achieved
Identify bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve performance
Track downtime and introduce improvements to reduce losses
Work closely with Engineering to ensure all machinery is operating safely and effectively
Team Leadership Lead and manage Supervisors, Team Leaders and Operatives
Ensure correct staffing levels are maintained in line with production requirements
Develop a multi skilled workforce with effective shift coverage
Conduct daily briefings to communicate priorities and performance
Drive engagement, accountability and a high performance culture
Health, Safety & Compliance Ensure a safe working environment for all staff
Drive a strong Health and Safety culture across the shift
Ensure full compliance with GMP, HACCP, QMS and food safety standards
Guarantee all products are produced to agreed customer specifications
Continuous Improvement Identify inefficiencies and implement lean manufacturing improvements
Drive initiatives to improve productivity, quality and efficiency
Work collaboratively with teams to generate and implement new ideas
Support development and improvement of SOPs alongside the training function
Administration & Reporting Complete and review all shift paperwork accurately
Ensure all production data is recorded and communicated effectively
Report performance, issues and improvements to senior leadership
People Management Manage performance, disciplinaries and absence where required
Conduct probation reviews, appraisals and return to work interviews
Identify training needs and support development plans
Maintain a motivated, focused and aligned team
About You Proven experience as a Production Shift Manager within food manufacturing
Strong understanding of HACCP, GMP and food safety standards
Experience working permanent night shifts
Track record of delivering production targets and driving improvements
Strong leadership and people management skills
Hands on approach with a focus on continuous improvement
Why Join This is an opportunity to take full ownership of a night shift operation within a fast paced food manufacturing environment. You will have the autonomy to make improvements, drive performance and build a strong team, with clear visibility of your impact on the business.
Keywords Production Shift Manager, Shift Manager, Night Shift Manager, Food Manufacturing, FMCG, HACCP, GMP, Continuous Improvement
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