Production Manager

E3 Recruitment; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension (up to 10% matched)

Share save scheme

Life assurance

33 days annual leave

Job summary

E3 Recruitment is assisting a well-invested food manufacturer in Barnsley to recruit a Shift Production Manager. You will be the on-site senior leader during nights, driving operational performance, coaching your team, and shaping continuous improvement across the site.

You will oversee KPI delivery, ensure safety and quality, and collaborate with departments to meet customer demands. The role suits someone with a strong manufacturing background and a track record of leading teams to high

Qualifications

• Strong team leadership skills in food manufacturing.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, GMP and CI tools/techniques.
• Collaborative, people-focused approach across departments.
• Ability to plan and prioritise orders and workloads to meet customer requirements.
• Proven record of Health & Safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead department to meet KPIs and fulfill customer orders.
• Coach and mentor team to drive engagement and performance.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and efficiency.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely with focus on product quality.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Health & safety

Lean manufacturing

Collaboration

Tools

CI tools

GMP

Job description

• Duration:
• Reference:BBBH17330
• Location:Barnsley, South Yorkshire
• Start Date:ASAP
• Skills:

Looking for a leadership role with a successful, well-invested food manufacturer? This is a Shift Production Manager opportunity where you’ll be given the autonomy to develop, and support your team while playing a key role in the ongoing success of the site. As Shift Production Manager, you’ll have real influence over both operational performance and team development within a growing business that values its people.

Benefits include an enhanced pension (up to 10% matched), a share save scheme, life assurance, and 33 days annual leave.

The site is easily accessible from Sheffield, Barnsley, Wakefield, Doncaster, Rotherham, and surrounding areas.

About the Role

As Shift Production Manager, you will be the most senior person on site during nights and some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading your department to ensure all departmental KPIs are achieved and customer orders are fulfilled.
• Leading, coaching, and mentoring your team to drive engagement and maintain high levels of performance.
• Promoting a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging your team to look for more effective ways of working.
• Ensuring all work is carried out safely, with a strong focus on product quality.

About You

This is an ideal opportunity for a Production Manager looking for a new challenge, or a Shift Manager or Supervisor looking to step into a Production Manager position for the first time.

• Strong team leadership skills gained in food manufacturing, with chilled, high-risk experience being ideal but not essential.
• Demonstrable knowledge of lean manufacturing, GMP, and CI tools and techniques.
• A collaborative, people-focused approach, with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Ability to plan and prioritise orders and workloads quickly and effectively to meet customer requirements.
• Demonstrable record of ensuring Health & Safety compliance.