Production Shift ManagerMon-Fri – Mornings/Afters/NightsTeesside£52,000 + 10% BonusOver the past couple of years, the business has invested over £40m in site automation and improvement projects. This isn’t about buying shiny toys – it’s about transforming how products are made. Now, the company is looking for an Shift Manager to lead the people side of that transformation.The Shift Manager will lead multiple cross-functional manufacturing teams, ensuring products are produced safely, on time, to specification, and within budget. They will drive a zero-harm safety culture, deliver consistent quality, and maximise productivity, while continually seeking ways to improve processes, performance, and team engagement.Key responsibilities:Safety & Compliance: Lead teams to achieve zero harm, ensuring all health, safety, and environmental policies are followed. Investigate incidents and implement sustainable corrective actions.Quality: Ensure every product meets specification, investigate issues, and embed continuous improvement to prevent recurrence.People Leadership: Motivate, develop, and hold teams accountable. Build cross-functional communication, manage training, and support HR processes including recruitment and disciplinary actions.Productivity & Cost Management: Organise resources to deliver production plans, reduce waste, and control costs. Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.Inventory & Engineering: Oversee inventory accuracy, material supply, and engineering maintenance to support production targets.Candidate profile:The ideal candidate will have:A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline.5+ years’ experience in manufacturing, ideally food, with knowledge of continuous improvement.Proven ability to lead and motivate diverse teams while holding people accountable.Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions under pressure.A passion for safety, quality, and driving operational excellence in a highly automated environment.Why this role matters:This is not a desk job. The Shift Manager will directly influence safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance on a site that has benefited from significant investment in automation. They will lead change, embed continuous improvement, and ensure the business maximises the value of its investment.