AM Shift Manager
Location: North Curry, Somerset
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum (DOE)
Hours: Monday – Friday, 05:30 – 14:00
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
We are recruiting for an experienced AM Shift Manager to oversee operations within a busy food manufacturing environment. This is a key leadership role focused on safety, quality, people management, and ensuring smooth daily production.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Health & Safety:
• Taking full responsibility for Health & Safety standards across the production area during your shift
• Leading by example and ensuring all tasks follow site Health & Safety procedures
• Ensuring both staff and contractors comply with site regulations
• Completing accident investigations, risk assessments, and implementing corrective actions
Quality:
• Taking full accountability for product quality and compliance with internal quality systems
• Maintaining exceptionally high hygiene and microbiological standards across the department
• Ensuring all finished goods meet required specifications
Customer Service:
• Working closely with the leadership team to achieve 100% service levels
• Ensuring production plans are met daily and communicating any shortages
People Management:
• Managing all shift-related HR responsibilities including attendance, appraisals, investigations and grievances
• Driving training, coaching, and skill development within the team
• Leading, motivating, and supporting staff to create a proactive and engaged team culture
Teamwork:
• Collaborating with other managers to support overall site performance
• Communicating effectively with management and supporting other departments when needed
Problem Solving:
• Developing and encouraging strong problem-solving skills within the team
• Identifying root causes quickly and ensuring fast, effective resolutions
What We’re Looking For:
• Proven experience as a Manufacturing Manager or Shift Manager within an FMCG environment
• Previous high-risk/high-care food production experience is essential
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Understanding of Food Safety, Health & Safety legislation, and best-practice manufacturing
• BRC and retailer audit experience (desirable)
• Good communication skills, numeracy, and understanding of cost drivers
Key Behaviours:
• Highly self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Professional, proactive, and able to lead by example
• Strong communicator with excellent problem-solving ability
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to build strong working relationships
• Commercially aware and confident operating in a fast-paced environment
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Shift Manager to join a forward-thinking business and lead a dedicated production team. If you are an organised, people-focused leader with food manufacturing experience, we want to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration!
Interested?
If this sounds like a role for you, please get in touch!
Call us: 01278 557575 / 01935 478800
Text us: 07939826914 / 07730218845
Hit apply now or send your CV directly to southwest@citycentrerecruitment.co.uk
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In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. As part of the recruitment process, you will be asked to provide documented evidence of eligibility. City Centre Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. City Centre Recruitment is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.
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