Production Shift Manager

Gi Group; Bolton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Bolton is looking for Shift Team Managers to oversee Bakery or Packaging departments. You will manage teams, ensure compliance with safety standards, and drive performance improvements. The ideal candidate has experience in manufacturing, strong communication skills, and a proven ability to lead and motivate teams. This role offers opportunities for career advancement and leadership development.

Benefits

Opportunities for leadership development

Qualifications

• Proven ability to coach, lead, and inspire teams.
• Experience in manufacturing or food production environments.
• PC literacy is essential.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing a team.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
• Driving continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Coaching teams

Strong communication

Planning and organization

Problem-solving

Flexibility in dynamic environments

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Are you a natural leader with a passion for driving performance, safety, and quality? We're looking for Shift Team Managers to take charge of either our Bakery or Packaging department, ensuring operations run smoothly, efficiently, and effectively.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, where continuous improvement and people development are at the heart of everything we do.

What you'll be doing :

• Leading, managing, and developing a team of Tech Ops and agency staff
• Ensuring compliance with Health, Safety & Environmental standards
• Maintaining food safety, integrity, and quality across all products
• Managing costs, materials, and waste to meet budget targets
• Motivating and training your team to deliver outstanding results
• Driving continuous improvement projects to boost performance and efficiency
• Upholding hygiene and GMP standards to ensure audit readiness every day

What we're looking for :

• Proven ability to coach, lead, and inspire teams
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build respectful relationships
• Experience in manufacturing or food production environments
• Excellent planning, organisation, and problem-solving skills
• PC literacy (MS Office, SAP)
• Flexibility to meet the demands of a dynamic production environment

What's in it for you :

A chance to lead a key department in a thriving business

Opportunities to develop your leadershi...