Backshift Operations Leader - Food Manufacturing

Protea Recruitment Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Protea Recruitment Ltd is representing a Glasgow-based manufacturing client in search of a Backshift Operations Manager. You will oversee two production areas and manage two Production Managers to keep production on track and standards high.

You will lead by example, motivate teams, and implement practical improvements to safety, quality, yield and efficiency while controlling staffing costs. The ideal candidate has extensive food manufacturing experience, knowledge of BRC standards, Level 3

Qualifications

• Significant management experience in food manufacturing with strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience working to BRC standards.
• Level 3 Food Hygiene or equivalent, plus HACCP certification.
• Ability to motivate teams, hold people accountable and turn improvement plans into results.
• Good numeracy, attention to detail and clear spoken and written English.
• Flexible, adaptable approach and willingness to support others' development.
• Have right to work in the UK.

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 specifications.
• Manage staffing and labour costs, including team rotation, holidays and absence cover.
• Monitor performance and improve yield, labour efficiency, waste and product give-away.
• 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

Clear communication

Education

Level 3 Food Hygiene

HACCP certification

Job description

Protea Recruitment Ltd is representing a Glasgow-based manufacturing client in search of a Backshift Operations Manager. You will oversee two production areas and manage two Production Managers to keep production on track and standards high.

You will lead by example, motivate teams, and implement practical improvements to safety, quality, yield and efficiency while controlling staffing costs. The ideal candidate has extensive food manufacturing experience, knowledge of BRC standards, Level 3