Night Shift Production Zone Leader

Greencore; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Holidays

Pension contributions

Life insurance

Share save scheme

Greencore Qualifications

Employee discount platform

Wellbeing Centre

Enhanced parental leave and menopause

Job summary

Greencore in Northampton is seeking a Production Zone Manager to lead a nominated team and ensure zone processes are followed to meet production plans.

You’ll monitor safety, quality and efficiency, manage labour and equipment, and drive continuous improvement while upholding food safety standards. The role requires experience in fast-moving manufacturing and a proactive approach to problem solving in a night-shift environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing diverse teams in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Advanced Food Hygiene accreditation held.
• HACCP level 2 and IOSH level 2 qualifications owned.

Responsibilities

• Deliver department/zone productivity and efficiency targets to meet the production plan.
• Monitor raw materials/ingredients and production processes for food safety standards.
• Review labour deployment to align with department requirements.
• Communicate progress to the operations team and flag risks to volumes and standards.
• Monitor equipment effectiveness (OEE) to ensure reliability.
• Promote Health, Safety and Environment within the department.
• Identify opportunities for sustainable improvements in quality, performance and profit.
• Develop team capability and align objectives to maximize potential.
• Contribute to customer and technical process development reviews.

Skills

Experience in managing diverse teams

Education

Advanced Food Hygiene accreditation

HACCP level 2

IOSH level 2

Job description

Greencore in Northampton is seeking a Production Zone Manager to lead a nominated team and ensure zone processes are followed to meet production plans.

You’ll monitor safety, quality and efficiency, manage labour and equipment, and drive continuous improvement while upholding food safety standards. The role requires experience in fast-moving manufacturing and a proactive approach to problem solving in a night-shift environment.