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.