Shift Manager Jobs in UK 2026 (GBP 35,000 to 45,000)
The role is based in Doncaster and offers permanent full-time employment, with annual salaries ranging between £35,000 and £45,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
The successful professional will oversee production activities, support operational efficiency, food safety, and quality assurance standards consistently. Additionally, the position focuses strongly on lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and effective team leadership across production environments. Candidates will also support operational growth initiatives while contributing to productivity and performance improvement strategies.
Job Duties
* Supervising daily production floor operations across food manufacturing activities efficiently.
* Ensuring production targets involving efficiency, yield, and operational output remain achieved consistently.
* Monitoring workflows while adjusting production schedules to minimize downtime effectively.
* Maintaining compliance with food safety regulations, hygiene standards, and quality assurance requirements.
* Coordinating with quality assurance teams regarding operational performance and product standards regularly.
* Leading production staff, conducting shift briefings, and supporting employee development initiatives consistently.
* Monitoring raw material availability while minimizing production waste and operational losses effectively.
* Preparing operational reports involving production performance, downtime, waste, and manufacturing KPIs regularly.
Job Requirements
* A Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Industrial Engineering, or related disciplines.
* Minimum three to five years’ experience within food manufacturing or production operations environments.
* Strong understanding of food safety regulations, HACCP, GMP, and quality compliance standards.
* Experience supporting lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational efficiency initiatives regularly.
* Excellent leadership and people management abilities within fast-paced production environments consistently.
* Strong problem-solving skills while handling operational challenges and manufacturing pressures effectively.
* Understanding of production planning, inventory management, and equipment maintenance coordination activities.
* Strong communication and organizational abilities across multidisciplinary manufacturing teams successfully.
Benefits
* Competitive salary range £35,000–£45,000.
* Visa sponsorship for eligible international applicants.
* Private medical insurance, pension contributions, and workplace wellbeing programmes.
This opportunity is an excellent fit for manufacturing professionals seeking leadership careers within the United Kingdom’s food production industry.
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