Growth-Driven Shift Manager, Food Manufacturing

The Sterling Choice; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sterling Choice is seeking a proactive Shift Manager for a large food manufacturing site in Lancashire. You’ll own the shift, lead safety, quality, service, cost and performance, and ensure production runs smoothly during peak periods.

You will deliver the production plan, drive OEE improvements, reduce waste and downtime, and develop people to raise standards. The role demands credibility to lead through busy periods and build strong cross-functional relationships with Engineering and

Qualifications

• Experience in production management within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and coaching ability to raise team performance.
• Credibility to lead through peak periods and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the shift across safety, quality, service, cost and performance.
• Deliver the production plan and ensure smooth operation during busy periods.
• Drive OEE improvements and reduce waste and downtime.
• Develop people and build productive relationships with Engineering and wider manufacturing teams.

Skills

Team leadership

Production planning

OEE improvement

Waste reduction

Safety leadership

Coaching & development

Job description

The Sterling Choice is seeking a proactive Shift Manager for a large food manufacturing site in Lancashire. You’ll own the shift, lead safety, quality, service, cost and performance, and ensure production runs smoothly during peak periods.

You will deliver the production plan, drive OEE improvements, reduce waste and downtime, and develop people to raise standards. The role demands credibility to lead through busy periods and build strong cross-functional relationships with Engineering and