Shift Manager
Location: Doncaster
Salary: £45,000 per annum base
Shift Schedule
* 08:00-17.00
* 14:00-23:00
* 15:00-00:00
A Shift Manager in food manufacturing supports the Production Manager in overseeing daily manufacturing operations to ensure products are made safely, efficiently, on time, and within quality standards.
Production Operations
* Supervise daily production activities on the floor.
* Ensure production targets (volume, OEE, yield, efficiency) are met.
* Monitor workflow and adjust schedules as needed.
* Reduce downtime and improve productivity.
Food Safety & Quality Compliance
* Ensure compliance with:
o HACCP
o GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
o FDA / local food regulations
o ISO / FSSC standards (if applicable)
* Monitor hygiene, sanitation, and CCPs (Critical Control Points)
* Coordinate with Quality Assurance teams
Team Management
* Supervise line leaders and production staff.
* Conduct shift briefings.
* Train employees on SOPs and safety procedures.
* Handle attendance, discipline, and performance issues.
Inventory & Materials Control
* Coordinate raw material availability.
* Minimise waste and product loss.
* Monitor packaging material usage.
Equipment & Maintenance
* Ensure machinery is operating properly.
* Coordinate preventive maintenance.
* Report breakdowns and reduce production delays.
Reporting & Documentation
* Maintain production reports.
* Track KPIs (OEE, yield, downtime, waste).
* Prepare daily/weekly performance summaries.
Skills & Experience
Required Skills
* Strong knowledge of food safety regulations
* Proven leadership and people management skills
* Ability to problem-solve in a fast‑paced environment
* Understanding of production planning
* Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
* Excellent communication skills
Education & Experience
* Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Industrial Engineering, or related field
* 3‑5 years' experience in food manufacturing
Working Hours & Environment
* 8-hour working day (plus 1-hour unpaid lunch; 9 hours on‑site)
* Monday to Friday
* Rotational shift pattern
* Occasional weekend work during peak periods or breakdowns
Operational Scope
* Responsibility for:
o 5 processing lines
o 14 packing lines
o Dispatch operations
o Managing approximately 300 flexible workforce staff
o Direct responsibility for developing and leading 8 Supervisors
* Fast‑paced production environment with frequent changeovers
* Experience in fresh food manufacturing (ideally protein‑based) preferred
Additional Information
* Bank Holidays are worked unless booked as leave
* Site closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day
* Significant business growth plans in place
Benefits (Current package under review)
* 28 days holiday (Year 1)
* 29 days holiday (Year 2)
* 30 days holiday (Year 3)
* 3% pension contribution
* Private healthcare after 1 year (including dental cover)
* Death in Service: £50,000 (after 1 year)
* On‑site parking
* On‑site canteen
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