Job Title: Manufacturing Manager
Salary: £53,535.75
Location: Uttoxeter
Shift: Nights – 3 on, 3 off (7pm–7am)
Own the night shift. Lead from the front. Deliver results that matter.
This Manufacturing Manager opportunity sits within a high-volume, fast-paced food manufacturing environment operating 24/7. On nights, the Manufacturing Manager has full operational ownership across production, people, safety, quality and output.
If you’re currently operating as a Manufacturing Manager, Senior Shift Manager or Production Manager within FMCG or food production, this role offers genuine accountability and the autonomy to shape shift performance.
This isn’t supervision — it’s operational leadership.
What You’ll Be Doing: Manufacturing Manager
• Leading the night shift operation across processing, baking, packing and dispatch
• Owning KPIs including OEE, waste reduction, labour utilisation, service and cost control
• Driving health & safety, food safety, GMP and HACCP compliance standards
• Acting as the senior escalation point for engineering, technical and operational issues
• Leading large production teams through clear structure, coaching and performance management
• Embedding lean manufacturing, continuous improvement and root cause analysis
• Delivering operational excellence within a 24/7 manufacturing site
What We’re Looking For:
• Proven experience as a Manufacturing Manager within food manufacturing or FMCG
• Strong background in high-volume, fast-paced production environments
• Experience leading large, multi-skilled production teams
• Solid understanding of lean manufacturing, CI methodology and KPI management
• Knowledge of HACCP, food safety, audit and hygiene standards
• Confidence managing performance, absence, disciplinary processes and shift planning
What’s on Offer:
• Salary: £53,535.75 per annum
• Nights shift pattern: 3 on, 3 off (7pm–7am)
• 22 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Pension: 5% employee / 3% employer contribution
• Private medical scheme (single cover eligibility)
• EV salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retail discounts platform
• High-visibility leadership role with real shift autonomy
Location: Uttoxeter
Job: Manufacturing Manager
Shifts: Nights – 3 on, 3 off
If you’re a Manufacturing Manager who thrives on ownership, pace and performance-driven leadership, this is your opportunity to take full control of shift and make a measurable impact.
Apply now and lead from the front