Production Shift Leader Job Title – Production Shift Leader Location – Market Drayton, Shropshire Salary – £44,000 – £46,000 (DOE) Shift – 4 on 4 off (7am–7pm / 7pm–7am) Hours – 42 hours per week Job Role of the Production Shift Leader An excellent opportunity has arisen for a strong Production Shift Leader to join a high-volume, fast-paced food manufacturing site. This role offers the chance to lead from the front within a business that places strong emphasis on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. As a Production Shift Leader within the Filling department, you will take ownership of your shift, driving performance across Safety, Quality, Service, Cost and People metrics. You will play a key role in delivering operational excellence while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement and innovation across your team. Sector – Food Manufacturing Key Responsibilities of the Production Shift Leader Lead your shift to deliver against Safety, Quality, Service, Cost and People KPIs Ensure compliance with BRCGS standards and customer audit requirements Drive continuous improvement initiatives and champion root cause analysis Proactively manage performance, including Performance Improvement Plans Deliver effective communication through cascade briefs and team sessions Conduct regular 1:1s and lead by example through company behaviours Plan and allocate labour and resources effectively Maintain high standards of Health & Safety, Food Hygiene and Environmental compliance Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Production Shift Leader Experience within high-volume food manufacturing Experience working as a production leader, supervisor, team leader or manager Requirements for the Production Shift Leader Strong leadership and coaching skills. Knowledge of compliance standards and audit processes. Technical understanding of processing and filling equipment. Strong awareness of Health & Safety, Food Hygiene The Production Shift Leader will benefit from: Competitive salary up to £46,000 DOE 4 on 4 off shift pattern offering work-life balance 282 hours holiday (23.5 shifts) Pension scheme Life assurance (x2 salary) Employee discount scheme Free uniform and PPE Ongoing training and career development opportunities This opportunity is with Muller Milk & Ingredients, a leading UK manufacturer of milk and yoghurt products, operating at scale with a strong focus on quality, innovation and continuous improvement. If you are an ambitious Production Leader looking to step into a key leadership role within a thriving manufacturing environment, please click apply at the bottom of this advert. Top of Form Bottom of Form