Location
Doncaster
Salary
GBP 45,000 per annum base
Shift
Rotating on the following shifts: 08:00-17:00, 14:00-23:00, 15:00-00:00
Role Overview
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 and Quality Compliance
* Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, FDA/local food regulations, ISO/FSSC standards (if applicable).
* Monitor hygiene, sanitation, and CCPs.
* 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 and Materials Control
* Coordinate raw material availability.
* Minimise waste and product loss.
* Monitor packaging material usage.
* Ensure timely outload of materials to meet OTF KPIs.
Equipment and Maintenance
* Ensure machinery operates properly.
* Coordinate preventive maintenance.
* Report breakdowns and reduce production delays.
* Report shortages to customers proactively.
Reporting and Documentation
* Maintain production reports.
* Track KPIs (OEE, yield, downtime, waste).
* Prepare daily/weekly performance summaries.
Required Skills
* Knowledge of food safety regulations.
* Leadership and people management.
* Problem‑solving under pressure.
* Understanding of production and dispatch planning.
* Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
* Good communication skills.
Educational Background
* Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing/Production Engineering.
* 3–5 years experience in food manufacturing and Dispatch Operations.
Operational Scope
* Responsibility for 5 processing lines, 14 packing lines, and dispatch operations.
* Manage approximately 300 flexible workforce staff and 8 supervisors.
* Fast‑paced production environment with frequent changeovers.
* Experience in fresh food manufacturing (ideally protein‑based) is 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: GBP 50,000 after 1 year.
* On‑site parking and canteen.
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