Backshift Operations Lead - Food Manufacturing & Growth

Protea Recruitment Ltd | Food | Drinks | FMCG Recruitment Partner; Scotland; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Protea Recruitment Ltd. in Scotland seeks a Backshift Operations Manager to oversee two production areas and two Production Managers, ensuring targets and high standards across the line.

Reporting to the Factory Manager, you will lead by example, drive improvements, manage staffing and costs, and develop your teams through training and succession planning. A strong food manufacturing background and BRC/HACCP credentials are essential.

Qualifications

• Significant management experience within food manufacturing.
• Experience working to BRC standards.
• Level 3 Food Hygiene or equivalent, plus HACCP certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead the backshift operation, setting clear expectations and delivering production and service targets.
• Maintain food safety, health and safety, product quality, traceability and customer specification standards.
• Manage staffing and labour costs, including team rotation, holidays and absence cover.
• Monitor performance and improve yield, labour efficiency, waste and product giveaway.
• Develop your managers and their teams through training, performance management and succession planning.
• Run structured meetings, keep communication clear and ensure issues are escalated and production systems are used correctly.

Skills

Leadership

People Management

Food manufacturing

English proficiency

Education

Level 3 Food Hygiene or equivalent

HACCP Certification

Job description

Protea Recruitment Ltd. in Scotland seeks a Backshift Operations Manager to oversee two production areas and two Production Managers, ensuring targets and high standards across the line.

Reporting to the Factory Manager, you will lead by example, drive improvements, manage staffing and costs, and develop your teams through training and succession planning. A strong food manufacturing background and BRC/HACCP credentials are essential.