Backshift Ops Leader in Food Manufacturing

Protea Recruitment Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Protea Recruitment Ltd represents a client in Glasgow seeking a Backshift Operations Manager to oversee two production areas and two Production Managers, keeping production on track and meeting standards.

Reporting to the Factory Manager, you will lead by example, drive performance and develop your teams through training and succession planning. Monday–Friday backshift with flexibility to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• Significant management experience in food manufacturing, with strong leadership and people management.
• 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 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

Motivation

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Level 3 Food Hygiene

HACCP certification

Job description

Protea Recruitment Ltd represents a client in Glasgow seeking a Backshift Operations Manager to oversee two production areas and two Production Managers, keeping production on track and meeting standards.

Reporting to the Factory Manager, you will lead by example, drive performance and develop your teams through training and succession planning. Monday–Friday backshift with flexibility to meet business needs.