Production Shift Manager

Mason James Appointments (UK) Ltd; Ashford; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Mason James Appointments (UK) Ltd has a Production Shift Manager vacancy in a fast-paced food & beverage manufacturing environment. You will lead your shift, drive performance and ensure production targets are met safely and efficiently.

The role reports to the Production Manager and is hands-on on the shop floor, overseeing people, performance and compliance to keep production running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Production Shift Manager, Supervisor or Team Leader in food, drink, FMCG or similar manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP and food safety standards.
• Comfortable leading teams in a fast-moving production environment.
• Good communication, planning and people-management skills.
• Proficient with ERP systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead your shift to meet daily safety, quality and production targets.
• Deliver clear, structured handovers between shifts.
• Plan staffing levels and manage attendance/agency labour.
• Coach, support and develop your team to achieve consistent performance.
• Hold daily briefings to communicate priorities and targets.
• Complete end-of-shift reports, checks and essential documentation.
• Work with Engineering to report issues and minimise downtime.
• Drive continuous improvement using lean tools and problem-solving.

Skills

Shift management

People leadership

GMP HACCP

ERP/SAGE

MS Office

Tools

SAGE/ERP

MS Office

Job description

Production Shift Manager – Food/Drink Manufacturing

Shifts: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, weekly rotating patterns of 6:30am to 3pm and 2:30pm to 11pm. (early and Afternoon shift)

Salary: £45,000, rising after 6-month probation.

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

A great opportunity for an experienced Production Supervisor / Shift Manager to join a fast-paced food & beverage manufacturing environment. You’ll lead your shift, drive performance, and ensure production targets are met safely and efficiently.

The Role

Reporting to the Production Manager, you’ll oversee all activity on shift — managing people, performance, and compliance. It’s a hands‑on leadership role where you’ll be visible on the shop floor, supporting your team and keeping production running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead your shift to meet daily safety, quality, and production targets.
• Deliver clear, structured handovers between shifts.
• Plan staffing levels and manage attendance/agency labour.
• Coach, support and develop your team to achieve consistent performance.
• Hold daily briefings to communicate priorities and targets.
• Complete end-of-shift reports, checks, and essential documentation.
• Work with Engineering to report issues and minimise downtime.
• Drive continuous improvement using lean tools and problem-solving.

About You

• Experience as a Production Shift Manager, Supervisor or Team Leader in food, drink, FMCG or similar manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of GMP, HACCP and food safety standards.
• Confident leading teams in a fast-moving production environment.
• Good communication, planning, and people-management skills.
• Comfortable using systems such as SAGE/ERP and MS Office.

Why Apply?

• Monday–Friday rotating shifts – no weekends.
• Hands‑on leadership role with real influence.
• Strong, stable manufacturer with ongoing investment and development opportunities.