Night Shift Production Leader

Eat Real Snacks; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

PROPER SNACKS in Nuneaton is seeking a Shift Manager to lead our night shift (10pm–6am) within the Operations team. You will motivate Movers & Makers, champion safety and quality, and drive delivery and cost performance on your shift.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you will use Redzone data to improve performance, recruit and train new hires, and develop your team while balancing urgent priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading in a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and quality management systems.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team.
• Proven ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives and achieve operational excellence.
• Proficiency in using Redzone and other relevant tools is a plus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage, motivate and develop a team of Movers & Makers, creating a culture of Safety, Quality & Delivery through high performance and teamwork.
• Oversee day-to-day production activities, ensuring adherence to plan and financial, quality and safety standards.
• Drive a culture of improvement and ensure variances to plan are investigated and improvement plans implemented.
• Work with other departments and leaders to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Recruit, onboard and train new hires on company values, policies and procedures to ensure they thrive in their new role.
• Champion the growth and development of every team member, coaching individuals and training groups.
• Provide clear, ongoing feedback to ensure expectations on performance and behaviours are clear. Identify and manage potential issues fairly and confidently.
• Adapt to the fast-paced manufacturing environment by implementing and modifying work plans according to business needs whilst promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of team members.
• Promote the effective use of Redzone, ensuring regular communication huddles take place to drive performance and inspire best practice.

Skills

People leadership

Continuous improvement

Communication

Problem solving

Food safety knowledge

Redzone proficiency

Tools

Redzone

Job description

PROPER SNACKS in Nuneaton is seeking a Shift Manager to lead our night shift (10pm–6am) within the Operations team. You will motivate Movers & Makers, champion safety and quality, and drive delivery and cost performance on your shift.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you will use Redzone data to improve performance, recruit and train new hires, and develop your team while balancing urgent priorities in a fast-paced environment.