Shift Manager
Location: Doncaster
Salary: £45,000 per annum base
Shift will be rotating on the below:
08:00-17.00
14:00 -23:00
15:00 -00:00
A Shift Manager in food manufacturing supports the Production Manager in overseeing daily manufacturing operations to ensure products are made safely, efficiently, on time, and within quality standards.
Production Operations
Supervise daily production activities on the floor.
Ensure production targets (volume, OEE, yield, efficiency) are met.
Monitor workflow and adjust schedules as needed.
Reduce downtime and improve productivity.
Food Safety & Quality Compliance
Ensure compliance with:
HACCP
GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
FDA / local food regulations
ISO / FSSC standards (if applicable)
Monitor hygiene, sanitation, and CCPs (Critical Control Points)
Coordinate with Quality Assurance teams
Team Management
Supervise line leaders and production staff.
Conduct shift briefings.
Train employees on SOPs and safety procedures.
Handle attendance, discipline, and performance issues.
Inventory & Materials Control
Coordinate raw material availability.
Minimise waste and product loss.
Monitor packaging material usage.
Equipment & Maintenance
Ensure machinery is operating properly.
Coordinate preventive maintenance.
Report breakdowns and reduce production delays.
Reporting & Documentation
Maintain production reports.
Track KPIs (OEE, yield, downtime, waste).
Prepare daily/weekly performance summaries.
Skills & Experience
Required Skills
Strong knowledge of food safety regulations
Proven leadership and people management skills
Ability to problem-solve in a fast-paced environment
Understanding of production planning
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
Excellent communication skills
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Industrial Engineering, or related field
3–5 years’ experience in food manufacturing
Working Hours & Environment
8-hour working day (plus 1-hour unpaid lunch; 9 hours on-site)
Monday to Friday
Rotational shift pattern
Occasional weekend work during peak periods or breakdowns
Operational Scope
Responsibility for:
5 processing lines
14 packing lines
Dispatch operations
Managing approximately 300 flexible workforce staff
Direct responsibility for developing and leading 8 Supervisors
Fast-paced production environment with frequent changeovers
Experience in fresh food manufacturing (ideally protein-based) preferred
Additional Information
Bank Holidays are worked unless booked as leave
Site closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day
Significant business growth plans in place
Benefits
(Current package under review)
28 days holiday (Year 1)
29 days holiday (Year 2)
30 days holiday (Year 3)
3% pension contribution
Private healthcare after 1 year (including dental cover)
Death in Service: £50,000 (after 1 year)
On-site parking
On-site canteen
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Chesterfield Poultry, please do not hesitate to apply