Production Shift Manager

The Sterling Choice; Burscough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sterling Choice is recruiting a Production Shift Manager for the Greater Manchester / Lancashire area. This role operates Monday to Friday – either mornings or afternoons – with a salary of £45,000 - £50,000.

You'll lead the shift across safety, quality, service, cost and performance, delivering the production plan, improving OEE and reducing waste during peak periods while developing people and driving engagement on site.

Qualifications

• Previous production management experience within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lead through busy periods while maintaining standards and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the shift across safety, quality, service, cost and performance.
• Deliver the production plan, improve OEE and reduce waste and downtime.
• Develop people, build accountability and coach rather than just instruct.

Job description

Production Shift Manager

Greater Manchester / Lancashire

Monday to Friday – Either Mornings or Afternoons.

£45,000 - £50,000

There are easier Shift Manager jobs than this one.

But if you want to join a large food manufacturing business while it is investing, strengthening its leadership team and raising expectations across the site, there may not be many better-timed opportunities.

This is a fast-paced operation with genuine peak periods. When volumes increase, you’ll need to keep production moving without allowing standards, communication or team engagement to slip.

You’ll take ownership of the shift, leading the team across safety, quality, service, cost and performance. That will include delivering the production plan, improving OEE and reducing waste and downtime, but this role is about more than managing numbers.

The business needs someone who can develop people, create greater accountability and show the team what a strong manufacturing operation looks like. Someone who can challenge when necessary, coach rather than simply instruct and build productive relationships with Engineering,

Technical and the wider manufacturing team.

There will be recurring issues to solve, standards to raise and people who need clearer direction and development. You’ll have the backing to make improvements and the opportunity to help shape how the shift operates as further investment comes into the site.

You’ll need previous production management experience within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. Just as importantly, you’ll need the confidence and credibility to lead through busy periods while bringing people with you.

If you’re ready to take ownership of a shift and want to join a business with investment, momentum and room to make a visible difference, apply or get in touch for a confidential conversation.