Food Manufacturing Shift Lead: KPI-Driven Ops & Quality

Ad Warrior Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Ad Warrior Ltd in Doncaster is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead daily production and dispatch activities, ensuring products are made safely, efficiently, on time, and to quality standards.

You will supervise the shop floor, drive KPIs (OEE, yield, downtime), coordinate shift planning, monitor hygiene and QA collaboration, and train staff on SOPs and safety. A strong lean mindset and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 3–5 years in food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP and ISO/FSSC standards.
• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• Experience in production and dispatch planning.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities on the floor.
• Ensure production targets (volume, OEE, yield, efficiency) are met.
• Monitor workflow and adjust schedules as needed.
• Reduce downtime and improve productivity.
• Supervise line leaders, dispatch operations and shift briefings.
• Train employees on SOPs and safety procedures.
• Handle attendance, discipline, and performance issues.
• Coordinate raw material availability and minimise waste.
• Monitor packaging material usage and timely outloads.
• Ensure machinery operates properly and coordinate maintenance.
• Report breakdowns and reduce production delays.
• Maintain production reports and track KPIs.
• Prepare daily/weekly performance summaries.
• Manage 121s for direct line reports.

Skills

Food safety regulations

Leadership

People management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Dispatch planning

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Food Technology

Industrial Engineering

Manufacturing/Production Engineering

Job description

Ad Warrior Ltd in Doncaster is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead daily production and dispatch activities, ensuring products are made safely, efficiently, on time, and to quality standards.

You will supervise the shop floor, drive KPIs (OEE, yield, downtime), coordinate shift planning, monitor hygiene and QA collaboration, and train staff on SOPs and safety. A strong lean mindset and leadership are essential.