Production Shift Leader

Scantec; Prestwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Food Manufacturing business in Manchester seeks a Production Shift Supervisor to lead teams and ensure performance against KPIs. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced production environment and a proven ability to motivate teams. This role offers great career development opportunities along with structured training courses.

Qualifications

• Experienced Production Supervisor with food or FMCG background is preferred.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for teams to meet performance indicators.
• Champion training and development within the team.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership in a production setting

Ability to exceed KPIs

Experience in high-paced environments

Job description

Overview

Scantec Recruitment are working with a leading Food Manufacturing business in Manchester to assist in finding a Production Shift Supervisor for their Production team. This is a well established business supplying high quality food products to a huge range of customers. Great career development opportunities with external management training courses on offer.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Production Shift Manager, your role will focus on providing leadership for the operating teams to deliver established Key Performance Indicators in line with Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and People.
• Act as a role model, setting the tone for performance, behaviour, and values across your team
• Support staffing plans and optimise manning levels throughout seasonal peaks and troughs
• Oversee team performance across KPIs such as yield, waste, product quality, and line efficiency
• Lead daily huddles, team briefs and handovers to ensure clear communication and alignment
• Champion training and development - mentoring new starters and upskilling your team
• Play a key role in CI initiatives using A3 methodology and structured problem-solving
• Ensure compliance with H&S, Food Safety, and GMP at all times
• Monitor and maintain your teams skills matrix, helping build strong succession planning
• Actively contribute to site environmental and sustainability goals

Hours and Shifts

• 1x week of Days, followed by 1x week of Nights. (6am - 6pm / 6pm - 6am)
• Monday to Thursday
• You won't work on a Friday or Saturday
• More details on shift rota upon tel screen

Ideal skills & experience

• We're seeking an experienced Production Supervisor / Leader with experience in a high-paced manufacturing/production setting (food or FMCG preferred).
• You'd need to have a proven ability to lead and motivate teams to exceed KPIs and be comfortable with standard work routines and structured CI methodologies