Production Manager - Nights

CV Technical; Swindon; On-site; GBP 38,700 - 47,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Employee benefits package

Training & development

Growth opportunity

Job summary

CV Technical in Swindon is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead the night shift within a food manufacturing environment. This role focuses on safe, efficient production and maintaining quality standards to meet targets.

You will report to the Operations Manager, drive productivity, coach Team Leaders and Operatives, monitor KPIs like OEE, and ensure compliance with HACCP, BRCGS, and health and safety guidelines. Nights shift, permanent position.

Qualifications

• Experience as Production Manager or Supervisor in manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Good understanding of food safety standards (HACCP, BRCGS).
• Experience in FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to make decisions under pressure and drive performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the night shift production operation.
• Ensure daily production plans are achieved safely, on time, and in full.
• Drive improvements in productivity, efficiency, waste reduction, and labour utilisation.
• Lead, coach, and develop Team Leaders and Production Operatives.
• Monitor KPIs including OEE, downtime, waste, and labour efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with all Food Safety, HACCP, BRCGS, and Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Organisational skills

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Decision-making under pressure

Job description

Production Manager (Night Shift)

Location: Swindon

Salary: £43,000

Shift: Nights

The Role

We are recruiting for an experienced Production Manager to join a well-established food manufacturing business in Swindon. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a high-performing production team, ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for driving productivity, improving processes, and ensuring all production targets are achieved while maintaining strict food safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the night shift production operation.
• Ensure daily production plans are achieved safely, on time, and in full.
• Drive improvements in productivity, efficiency, waste reduction, and labour utilisation.
• Lead, coach, and develop Team Leaders and Production Operatives.
• Monitor KPIs including OEE, downtime, waste, and labour efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with all Food Safety, HACCP, BRCGS, and Health & Safety standards.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience as a Production Manager or Production Supervisor/Team Leader within manufacturing.
• Strong leadership experience managing production teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent understanding of food safety standards including HACCP and BRCGS.
• Experience working within FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Strong people management and coaching skills.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to make decisions under pressure and drive operational performance.

What's on Offer

• £43,000 annual salary.
• Permanent night shift pattern (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & every other Saturday).
• Company pension.
• Employee benefits package.
• Ongoing training and development.
• The opportunity to join a growing and successful food manufacturing business