Backshift Factory Manager

Associ8 Solutions Ltd.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Associ8 Solutions Ltd. is recruiting a Backshift Factory Manager to lead all manufacturing activities in the evening shift of a fast‑paced food production facility in Scotland. You will drive safety, quality and performance, coaching senior team members and delivering KPIs across output, yield and efficiency.

The role offers autonomy, a competitive salary and a clear path for progression within a growing FMCG business. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced operations leader.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading factory/production teams in FMCG.
• Strong food safety, quality and hygiene knowledge.
• Excellent people leadership and coaching.
• Ability to balance cost, quality and service under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead all production activities across the factory during the backshift.
• Drive KPIs: output, yield, efficiency and labour utilisation.
• Ensure products meet quality and food safety standards.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture.
• Coach and develop Team Leaders, Supervisors and Production Managers.
• Plan staffing to meet operational needs.
• Drive continuous improvement to boost productivity and reduce waste.
• Collaborate with Technical, Engineering, Planning and Supply Chain teams.
• Manage performance and escalate issues when needed.
• Deliver compliance, GMP and site housekeeping.

Skills

Factory leadership

People leadership

Quality & safety

Operational improvements

FMCG experience

Performance metrics

Decision making

Job description

Are you an experienced manufacturing leader looking for an opportunity to take ownership of a fast-paced production operation?

We're recruiting for a Backshift Factory Manager to lead and oversee all manufacturing activities during the evening shift, ensuring production targets, quality standards, health & safety requirements and customer expectations are consistently achieved.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven operations professional with a background in food manufacturing who thrives in a high-volume environment and enjoys developing high-performing teams.

The Role

Reporting to the Site Operations Manager, you will be responsible for managing the entire factory operation during the backshift, ensuring efficient, safe and cost-effective production.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading all production activities across the factory during the backshift
• Driving performance against key KPIs including output, yield, efficiency and labour utilisation
• Ensuring products are manufactured to the highest quality and food safety standards
• Promoting a strong health & safety culture across all departments
• Managing, coaching and developing Team Leaders, Supervisors and Production Managers
• Ensuring staffing levels are effectively planned to meet operational requirements
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste
• Working closely with Technical, Engineering, Planning and Supply Chain teams
• Managing factory performance and escalating operational issues where necessary
• Delivering exceptional standards of compliance, GMP and site housekeeping

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• Proven experience in a Factory Manager, Production Manager, Operations Manager or Senior Manufacturing leadership role
• Strong food manufacturing or FMCG experience
• Demonstrable experience leading large production teams within a fast-paced environment
• Excellent understanding of food safety, quality and hygiene standards
• Strong people leadership, coaching and performance management skills
• Experience driving operational improvements and efficiency gains
• Commercial awareness with the ability to balance cost, quality and service
• A hands-on approach and the ability to make decisions under pressure

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to play a key leadership role within a successful food manufacturing business
• High levels of autonomy and responsibility
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation
• A business committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence

If you're a passionate manufacturing leader looking to make a real impact within a dynamic food production environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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