Overview
Scantec Recruitment are working with a leading Food Manufacturing business in Manchester to assist in finding a Production Shift Leader for their Operations team. This is a well established business supplying high quality food products to a huge range of customers. Great career development opportunities with external management training courses on offer.
Production Shift Leader - Summary of role responsibilities:
* Act as a role model, setting the tone for performance, behaviour, and values across your team
* Support staffing plans and optimise manning levels throughout seasonal peaks and troughs
* Oversee team performance across KPIs such as yield, waste, product quality, and line efficiency
* Lead daily huddles, team briefs and handovers to ensure clear communication and alignment
* Champion training and development - mentoring new starters and upskilling your team
* Play a key role in CI initiatives using A3 methodology and structured problem-solving
* Ensure compliance with H&S, Food Safety, and GMP at all times
* Monitor and maintain your teams skills matrix, helping build strong succession planning
* Actively contribute to site environmental and sustainability goals
We're seeking an experienced Production Supervisor / Leader with experience in a high-paced manufacturing/production setting (food or FMCG preferred). You'd need to have a proven ability to lead and motivate teams to exceed KPIs and be comfortable with standard work routines and structured CI methodologies.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Manufacturing and Quality Assurance
Industries
* Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Manufacturing, and Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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