Production Shift Leader — 12‑Hour Frontline Ops

PepsiCo; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Critical illness cover

Discounted gym memberships

Enhanced parental leave

Electric car schemes

Job summary

PepsiCo UK is seeking a Production Shift Manager (Frontline Manager) to lead the frontline team on a 12‑hour shift, day and night, ensuring safety, quality and efficient line performance.

You’ll drive execution, coach your team, uphold GMP and continuous improvement practices, and work closely with the Operations Manager to push results across key metrics.

PepsiCo UK offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, plus opportunities to develop within a global snacks and beverages leader.

Qualifications

• Proven frontline leadership across safety, operations and quality.
• Experience developing and empowering others to build confidence and autonomy.
• Ability to stay calm and make sound decisions during high‑pressure situations.
• Strong organizational skills to prioritise and manage multiple demands.
• Effective communication and coaching skills, with experience training others.
• Familiarity with Integrated Work Systems (IWS) or similar continuous‑improvement environments.
• Comfort working with data and operational information, using structured problem‑solving tools.

Responsibilities

• Role‑model PepsiCo values and behaviours, setting high standards for your team through your own actions.
• Champion “Safety First, Safety Always”, ensuring your team follows all safety systems and safe ways of working.
• Maintain strong GMP and housekeeping standards so the area is audit‑ready every day.
• Protect and elevate product quality and food safety, ensuring all quality systems and checks are consistently followed.
• Ensure processes and equipment standards are followed, using them to drive reliable and high‑performance operations.
• Lead, coach, and inspire your team, supporting performance, development, and long‑term career growth.
• Manage attendance, performance, and conduct, building a capable and accountable frontline team.
• Own the outputs of your area, working with the Operations Manager and other stakeholders to continuously improve results across all key metrics.

Skills

Frontline leadership

People development

Decision making under pressure

Organizational skills

Communication & coaching

IWS / CI familiarity

Data-driven problem solving

Job description

PepsiCo UK is seeking a Production Shift Manager (Frontline Manager) to lead the frontline team on a 12‑hour shift, day and night, ensuring safety, quality and efficient line performance.

You’ll drive execution, coach your team, uphold GMP and continuous improvement practices, and work closely with the Operations Manager to push results across key metrics.

PepsiCo UK offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, plus opportunities to develop within a global snacks and beverages leader.