Food Manufacturing Shift Manager: Lead Production & Quality

The Flavour Network; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Flavour Network are partnering with an established food manufacturing business in West Yorkshire to recruit a Shift Manager to support the effective running of its production operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing manager or production leader who enjoys leading teams, driving performance and ensuring production targets are achieved without compromising on safety, quality or customer standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a management or supervisory role within a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Experience leading production teams and managing day-to-day operational performance.
• Strong people management skills, with the ability to motivate, develop and support employees.
• A target-driven approach, with the ability to deliver production plans and maintain operational standards.
• Good understanding of production processes, resource planning and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day production operations, ensuring production targets, customer requirements and agreed service levels are consistently achieved.
• Lead, motivate and develop production supervisors and teams, promoting accountability, teamwork and high performance.
• Champion food safety and quality standards, ensuring production processes comply with relevant legislation, company procedures and customer specifications.
• Plan and allocate labour effectively, ensuring all production areas are appropriately resourced to meet operational demands.
• Monitor production performance, review KPIs and provide accurate, timely reports to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with maintenance teams and external contractors to coordinate planned preventative maintenance, repairs and equipment upgrades.
• Ensure site facilities, machinery and equipment are maintained to the required standards, supporting safe and efficient operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce waste, minimise downtime and make better use of resources.
• Monitor raw material usage against stock allocations, identifying discrepancies and addressing potential waste or stock losses.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, environmental, fire safety and other relevant statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate audits, inspections and remedial actions, ensuring any identified issues are addressed promptly.
• Maintain accurate records relating to inspections, certifications, permits and operational compliance.
• Support the planning and delivery of site improvement projects, including operational upgrades and modernisation initiatives.
• Identify training and development needs, supporting employees to build their skills and creating opportunities for progression within the department.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, stakeholders and senior management to ensure a coordinated approach across production and supporting functions.
• Support the implementation of business objectives, company policies and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Deputise for the Factory Manager when required, helping to maintain operational continuity and effective site management.

Skills

Production management

People management

Health & safety

KPIs & reporting

Education

HACCP Level 2

IOSH Managing Safely

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Flavour Network are partnering with an established food manufacturing business in West Yorkshire to recruit a Shift Manager to support the effective running of its production operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing manager or production leader who enjoys leading teams, driving performance and ensuring production targets are achieved without compromising on safety, quality or customer standards.