Production Manager (Nightshift)
Location: Snodland, Kent
Job Type: Full time, Permanent
Salary - £48,000 - £55,000 plus shift allowance
Shift Pattern: 4 days on, 4 days off
Alexander Steele is partnering with a leading Food Manufacturing business based in Kent, who are looking to hire a Production Manager. You’ll be responsible for leading and developing a team on shift to meet production, quality, and safety targets while driving continuous improvement on the line.
Responsibilities
* Oversee daily production activities to meet planned targets.
* Allocate manpower and resources efficiently across production lines.
* Minimize downtime through proactive coordination with maintenance and quality teams.
* Drive initiatives for productivity improvement, waste reduction, and resource optimization.
* Ensure accurate recording of production data, material usage, and finished goods in ERP systems.
* Monitor key performance indicators (output, efficiency, waste, downtime) and provide timely reports.
* Validate system transactions to maintain data integrity for inventory and traceability.
* Manage material returns and reconciliation at shift end.
* Collaborate with warehouse and logistics teams to maintain inventory accuracy and reduce variances.
* Enforce compliance with health, safety, and quality standards (e.g., GMP, HACCP).
* Conduct regular safety checks and implement corrective actions promptly.
* Maintain accurate and audit-ready records for production, safety, and quality compliance.
* Ensure SOPs, checklists, and logs are updated and properly stored.
* Lead and motivate the production team to achieve operational goals.
Skills and Experience
* 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or FMCG, including supervisory or managerial roles.
* Strong understanding of ERP systems and production reporting.
* Proven leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
* Knowledge of health and safety, quality standards, and compliance requirements.
* Experience with warehouse management systems