A leading food manufacturer based in Staffordshire is expanding its production operation and is now looking to appoint an experienced Shift Manager to strengthen the leadership team on site. Working with a well-established and growing business, this is an excellent opportunity for a confident production leader to take ownership of shift performance in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
This role will suit a hands-on Shift Manager who has strong experience within high care / high risk food production environments and is comfortable leading large teams while driving standards around food safety, quality and operational efficiency.
Shift Pattern:
Rotating weekly shifts:
• 06:00 – 14:00
• 14:00 – 22:00
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and motivate a large production team to achieve daily production targets
* Ensure compliance with food safety, quality and hygiene standards, particularly within high care and high risk areas
* Drive operational performance across production, labour efficiency and waste reduction
* Support continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing operation
* Work closely with technical, engineering and planning teams to ensure smooth shift performance
* Provide clear leadership, coaching and development for team leaders and operatives
* Maintain a strong culture of health & safety and GMP standards
About You
* Proven experience working as a Shift Manager within food manufacturing
* Strong experience managing large production teams in a fast-paced environment
* Previous exposure to high care and/or high risk food production
* Confident communicator with the ability to influence and lead from the front
* Good understanding of food manufacturing KPIs, quality systems and compliance standards
* Driven, organised and capable of managing performance across multiple production lines
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Shift Manager to join a growing manufacturer that is investing in its people, production capability and long-term site development.
If you are an experienced Shift Manager looking for your next challenge within a progressive food manufacturing business, we would be keen to speak with you.