Night Shift Production Manager – Food Manufacturing

Alexander Steele; Rochester; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer is seeking an experienced Production Shift Manager to enhance production operations at their facility in Rochester. The role requires overseeing shift performance, managing manpower effectively, and ensuring compliance with GMP and HACCP standards. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in the food industry, including supervisory experience, and possess strong leadership capabilities. This night shift position offers a competitive salary plus benefits.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Pension benefits

Shift allowance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in food or drinks manufacturing, 2+ years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards.
• Excellent leadership capability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shift performance to meet production targets.
• Plan and manage manpower across production lines.
• Coordinate with engineering and QA to maintain quality.
• Drive continuous improvement in efficiency and waste reduction.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Production reporting

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

ERP systems (Microsoft, SAP, Oracle)

Job description

A leading food manufacturer is seeking an experienced Production Shift Manager to enhance production operations at their facility in Rochester. The role requires overseeing shift performance, managing manpower effectively, and ensuring compliance with GMP and HACCP standards. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in the food industry, including supervisory experience, and possess strong leadership capabilities. This night shift position offers a competitive salary plus benefits.