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 implem...