Lead Production Shift Manager | 4-on 4-off Shifts

Kandhu Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company is seeking an experienced Production Shift Manager for their Maidstone site. You will lead a team in ensuring safe and efficient operations, maintain GMP standards, and drive continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have strong people management skills and proven experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This full-time role involves a 4-on, 4-off rotating shift pattern with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Enhanced pension scheme

Health support plan

Holiday purchase options

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing shift operations within an FMCG environment.
• Strong background in Lean manufacturing; Six Sigma knowledge is desirable.
• Experience supporting quality, safety and GMP compliance.

Responsibilities

• Leading, training, and developing your shift team to maintain high levels of engagement and performance.
• Ensuring production outputs are delivered safely, on time, in full, and to the required quality.
• Maintaining GMP standards and supporting quality and safety audits.
• Using Lean tools and digital systems to drive process improvement.
• Conducting daily meetings to review performance, targets, and actions.
• Managing staffing levels, overtime, and performance.
• Liaising with HR on recruitment and employee relations matters.

Skills

People management

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Job description

A leading FMCG company is seeking an experienced Production Shift Manager for their Maidstone site. You will lead a team in ensuring safe and efficient operations, maintain GMP standards, and drive continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have strong people management skills and proven experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This full-time role involves a 4-on, 4-off rotating shift pattern with competitive salary and benefits.