Deputy General Manager

Snap Inc.; Rosherville; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Rosherville is looking for an experienced Shift Manager to oversee daily operations. In this role, you will supervise production activities across shifts, ensuring compliance with food safety standards while leading a team of 15-20 operatives. The ideal candidate has supervisory experience in a fast-paced environment and excellent leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and career progression opportunities in a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday + birthday off

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory or shift-lead experience in food manufacturing or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and quality regulations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate all production activities during shifts.
• Monitor performance metrics and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Lead and coach team members to build a high-performance culture.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Knowledge of HACCP

Leadership skills

Decision-making under pressure

Basic IT skills (Excel)

Excellent communication

Job description

Shift Manager – Food Manufacturing

Manpower is recruiting an experienced Shift Manager to oversee daily operations within a busy food manufacturing facility.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated leader to drive production performance, ensure compliance with food safety standards, and support a high‐performing team located in Oxfordshire. Hours of work will be 6:30 am – 2:30 pm or 10:30 pm.

Role

As Shift Manager, you’ll take responsibility for production activities across assigned shifts. You’ll lead teams to deliver safe, efficient, and high‑quality output, while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate all production activities during your shift
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, food safety, and quality standards
• Monitor performance metrics (output, downtime, waste, labour efficiency)
• Lead, coach, and develop team members to build a high‑performance culture
• Uphold health & safety standards throughout the shift
• Conduct shift handovers and maintain accurate production records
• Investigate incidents promptly and implement corrective actions
• Troubleshoot operational issues and escalates where necessary
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality, warehouse, and other departments
• Manage labour deployment, attendance, and resolve shift‑level issues
• Support audits, inspections, and training sessions
• Lead, coach and oversee 15–20 operatives per day

About You

• Proven supervisory or shift‑lead experience in food manufacturing or a similar fast‑paced production environment
• Strong knowledge of food safety and quality regulations (HACCP, GMP)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Confidence making decisions under pressure and managing multiple priorities
• Proficiency with production systems and basic IT (Excel, ERP/MES a plus)
• Flexibility to work different shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Own transport is essential due to the location of the factory

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 25 days holiday + your birthday off
• Opportunity to shape operations in a growing food manufacturing environment
• Clear progression pathways and professional development opportunities
• Join a supportive team culture with a focus on safety, quality, and performance