Manufacturing Shift Manager

Enterprise Personnel Ltd; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Shift Manager for a day shift position in Biggleswade. This new role focuses on leading a team in the food manufacturing sector, with aims to enhance operational efficiency and improve site performance. Candidates should have experience in leadership roles within food production and a strong ability to drive continuous improvement. The role offers an opportunity to shape the function of Shift Manager in a thriving environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a leadership role within food manufacturing is advantageous.
• Ability to drive team performance and improve operational efficiency.
• Strong decision-making skills and adherence to business policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Shift Leaders and Production Operatives effectively.
• Drive site performance improvement through individual and team projects.
• Ensure delivery against all KPIs including Health & Safety and Quality.

Skills

Leadership

Food manufacturing experience

Continuous improvement

Employee engagement

Job description

Our client is looking to recruit a experienced Shift Manager for the Day Shift, working a 4 on x 4 off pattern, 06 : 00 - 18 : 00 hours. Previous experience working within the food manufacturing industry would be an advantage. This is a new role within the business, and so the individual can help define it, playing a key role in taking the site to the next level and into a best-in‑class manufacturing facility.

Reporting to the Production Manager, the core focus of this role is to lead a team of Shift Leaders and Production Operatives across both manufacturing departments. You will lead the production teams and administration support staff to deliver key outputs to ensure optimal operational efficiency at lowest cost through the delivery of KPI’s : HSE, FSQ, Cost, Delivery (MSA) and People.

Priorities and Opportunities

Driving success to achieve site performance improvement plans, through the delivery of individual and team improvement projects and objectives.

• Continuous Improvement : Lead and promote activities to reduce costs and enhance efficiencies.
• Deliver the activity plan, whilst supporting the financial budget.
• Drive employee engagement through coaching and development of our Shift Leaders, make sound decisions and lead by example by following business policies & procedures.

Full accountability for shift performance on the MGR site. This encompasses delivery against all KPIs including Health & Safety, Food Safety, Quality, ...