Dayshift Production Leader - FMCG Excellence (8am-8pm)

The Oval Partnership; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Dayshift pattern (8am-8pm)

Job summary

The Oval Partnership is seeking a dynamic Shift Production Manager to lead our client’s Glasgow-area factory operations, driving efficiency, quality, and a safety-first culture.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will empower frontline managers, optimise site performance, and ensure products meet exacting customer specs and compliance standards. The role emphasizes leadership development, CI, and a strong safety mindset.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Food/FMCG production management, with 2–3 years at senior shift-lead level.
• Strong CI, food safety, and zero-harm safety culture.
• Coaching teams, building consensus, and driving accountability.
• Numerate with root-cause analysis; proficient in MS Office; ERP exposure advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drive shift efficiency, labour productivity, and waste reduction across production lines.
• Keep the factory audit-ready, embedding standards in Food Safety, Health & Safety, and Environmental compliance.
• Direct and mentor shift teams, managing recruitment, performance management, and succession planning to build a high-performing leadership group.
• Identify best practices, execute CI initiatives, and refine the site operating model.

Skills

Food/FMCG production management

Shift leadership

People leadership

Root-cause analysis

MS Office

ERP exposure

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Oval Partnership is seeking a dynamic Shift Production Manager to lead our client’s Glasgow-area factory operations, driving efficiency, quality, and a safety-first culture.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will empower frontline managers, optimise site performance, and ensure products meet exacting customer specs and compliance standards. The role emphasizes leadership development, CI, and a strong safety mindset.