Production Manager

Empower Talent; Livingston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking FMCG manufacturer in West Lothian is seeking a Manufacturing Shift Manager to lead the night operations team. This leadership role involves ensuring production targets are met while upholding safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role, superb people management skills, and familiarity with fast-paced environments. The position offers a competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000, along with additional benefits including holiday leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

24 days annual leave

Company pension

Life assurance

Sick pay

Employee Assistance Program

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a manufacturing/production leadership role.
• Experience with 24/7 shifts or 12-hour shift patterns.
• Knowledge of food manufacturing or BRC standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support team to achieve operational KPIs.
• Maintain safety and quality standards on site.
• Monitor shift performance and escalate issues.

Skills

People management skills

Organisational skills

IT proficiency

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Manufacturing Shift Manager - Night Shift

Location: West Lothian
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 DOE + Benefits
Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off | 12-hour nights (7pm-7am)
Employment Type: Full-time | Permanent

Empower Talent is recruiting on behalf of a forward-thinking FMCG manufacturing business currently undergoing strong growth and innovation. With product quality, wellbeing, and customer satisfaction at the core of their ethos, this business is leading the way in its sector – and now offers a brilliant opportunity for a driven Shift Manager to join their night operations team.

This is a key leadership position on site, responsible for ensuring production targets are met while maintaining the highest standards in safety, quality, and team performance. You'll be the senior contact during night operations, taking ownership of site performance and incident management during out-of-hours periods.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and support your team to achieve operational KPIs and engagement goals
• Oversee hygiene and changeover processes to ensure efficiency and compliance
• Manage team training and development in line with operational requirements
• Maintain a safe working environment through strong adherence to health & safety standards
• Conduct investigations and lead on incident reporting where necessary
• Champion GMP and “clean as you go” practices to meet hygiene standards
• Control raw material usage using SAP and contribute to cost-saving initiatives
• Monitor and report on shift performance, conduct thorough handovers, and escalate issues appropriately
• Deliver production in line with the supply chain plan and proactively resolve issues
• Support and lead CI projects across the manufacturing function

What We're Ideally Looking For

• Strong people management skills – able to engage, drive performance and develop others
• Previous experience in a manufacturing/production leadership role (minimum 2 years)
• Familiarity with fast‑paced FMCG environments
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and lead a team effectively
• Good IT proficiency, especially with Excel
• Experience working 24/7 shifts or 12‑hour shift patterns
• Food manufacturing or BRC background
• MRP system experience

What's in it for You

• Competitive salary £35,000–£40,000 DOE
• 24 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Company pension – 4% employer contribution
• Life assurance (4x base salary)
• Sick pay & Employee Assistance Programme (including online GP access)
• Perks at Work – discounts with major retailers
• Free on‑site parking

This role would suit an experienced Shift or Production Manager – or a skilled Supervisor ready to step into a larger leadership role. If you're looking to make a real impact in a growing and values‑led business, we'd love to hear from you.