Shift Manager- 4 on 4 of Exeter Job Title: Shift Manager Location: Exeter Package: £51,088 P/A Team: Manufacturing Reporting to: Manufacturing Manager Shift Pattern: (4 days on, 4 days off) Team Size: Team of 100 Budget Responsibility: Yes Purpose of the Role As Manufacturing Shift Manager, you will lead a dedicated team in delivering production output at optimum efficiency while keeping people at the heart of everything. You’ll be a key driver of operational performance and continuous improvement, working to provide the best product, service, and cost in a fast-paced FMCG environment. Key responsibilities: * Ensure all operational plans are met (both production and hygiene) * Ensure satisfactory handover of information to following shift and escalate when appropriate. * Financial budget adherence * Work with other shifts and stakeholders to realize improvement activities. * Lead investigation/identification of root cause for health and safety breaches, food safety or quality breaches, or mechanical breakdowns. Share learnings and amend procedures to prevent recurrence. * Ensure shift training compliance and recording is maintained. * Ensure all relevant job breakdown sheets (standard operating procedures) are maintained. Key Accountabilities: * Uphold Health & Safety standards. * Support team development through regular 1:1s and development plans. * Ensure optimal labour productivity. * Maintain high standards of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). * Drive equipment effectiveness (OEE) and maintain food safety compliance. * Adhere to cost controls and budgets. * Deliver right-first-time manufacturing outcomes. Qualifications & Experience: Essential: * Experience in short shelf life/high-risk FMCG (preferably dairy). * Proven track record in Lean and root cause analysis within complex manufacturing. * HACCP Level 2 * Food Safety Level 3 Desirable: * HACCP Level 3 * COSHH qualification What Good Looks Like: * High-performance expectations with minimal reliance on hierarchy. * Actively seek and listen to feedback. * Data-driven and insightful. * Commercially aware with sound prioritization skills. Benefits: * Salary up to £51,000 * 4 on 4 off days * 7% pension contribution from employer * 23 days holiday banks * Sick pay * Annual bonus scheme (Depending on Profit) If this role is of interest, please get in touch with Ryan Guy on (url removed) or (phone number removed)