Food Plant Shift Manager — Lead Safety & Quality

Médialis; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Teesside is seeking a Production Shift Manager to drive safety, quality, and performance on shift. This role demands hands-on leadership, strong decision-making abilities, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will possess a degree or equivalent experience and have over 5 years in manufacturing, ideally food or FMCG. Your contributions will significantly impact the future of a site that has invested heavily in automation and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience, ideally in food or FMCG.
• Proven track record of leading teams effectively.
• Strong decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Create a zero-harm culture on shift.
• Own quality and tackle issues head-on.
• Coach and develop team members.
• Plan resources to meet production targets.
• Manage inventory and engineering support.

Skills

Leadership

Quality control

Safety management

Continuous improvement

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent experience

Job description

A leading food manufacturing company in Teesside is seeking a Production Shift Manager to drive safety, quality, and performance on shift. This role demands hands-on leadership, strong decision-making abilities, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will possess a degree or equivalent experience and have over 5 years in manufacturing, ideally food or FMCG. Your contributions will significantly impact the future of a site that has invested heavily in automation and efficiency.