Production Shift Manager

Stirling Warrington; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Production Shift Manager to lead teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Southall. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, maintaining food hygiene, and driving team performance. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and experience in food manufacturing. The role offers a competitive salary and various benefits including an enhanced pension plan and loyalty bonus.

Benefits

Enhanced Pension Plan

Loyalty Bonus

Access to Perkbox

Buy Additional Holiday

Life Assurance

Award Scheme

Assistance Programme

Company Events

Employee Development

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience leading teams in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to maintain high standards of safety and quality.
• Strong data analytics and IT skills for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards.
• Lead and develop shift managers and teams.
• Drive continuous improvement and deliver KPIs.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Strong leadership and people management skills

Solid understanding of H&S, food safety, and quality systems

Data-driven decision-making mindset

Excellent communication skills

Experience in a food manufacturing environment

Job description

Job Title: Production Shift Manager
Location: Southall
Salary: £45000 per annum
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Shift: Days and Nights
Benefits: Enhanced Pension Plan, Loyalty Bonus, Access to Perkbox, Buy Additional Holiday, Life Assurance, Award Scheme, Assistance Programme, Company Events, Employee Development.

We are seeking a hands-on, experienced Production Manager to lead a high-performing team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You'll drive safety, food quality, team performance, and continuous improvement across all operations.

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Production Manager Key Responsibilities:

• Health & Safety: Ensure compliance, lead incident investigations, and promote a strong safety culture.
• Food Safety & Hygiene: Maintain audit-ready standards, manage CCPs, and lead corrective actions.
• People Management: Lead and develop shift managers and teams, manage T&A, and handle performance processes.
• Performance & CI: Deliver KPIs, drive continuous improvement, lead SIM meetings, and support efficiency.
• Communication: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, report on KPIs, and communicate priorities effectively.

Production Manager Requirements:

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Solid understanding of H&S, food safety, and quality systems
• Data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement mindset
• Excellent communication and IT/reporting skills
• Experience in a food manufacturing or similar environment preferred

For more information on the Production Manager Position and other Technical Engineering positions reach out to Ewan Smyth at Stirling Warrington