Production Shift Manager

Mission Resourcing; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG food manufacturing company in Kent is seeking a Production Shift Manager to oversee operations and lead the production team on shift. This hands-on role demands strong leadership skills and the ability to drive performance in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will ensure production targets are met, maintain quality standards, and uphold safety regulations. The role offers a salary between £38,000 and £42,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Shift Manager / Production Manager within Food & Drink or FMCG manufacturing.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.
• Strong people management skills with a confident, fair leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and manage Production Team Members on shift.
• Ensure daily production targets, quality standards, and food safety requirements are met.
• Drive performance, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the shift.
• Maintain a safe, compliant, and well-organised production environment.
• Act as the senior point of contact on shift, escalating issues where required.

Skills

Leadership skills

People management

Performance driving

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Production Shift Manager

Kent

8am 8pm | 4 days on, 4 days off

£38,000 £42,000 DOE

An established and fast‑paced FMCG food manufacturing business in Kent is looking to appoint a Production Shift Manager to lead operations on shift within a high‑volume production environment.

This is a hands‑on leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives in a busy, ever‑changing food & drink manufacturing setting and enjoys managing people as much as processes.

The Role

Lead, motivate, and manage Production Team Members on shift

Ensure daily production targets, quality standards, and food safety requirements are met.

Drive performance, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the shift.

Maintain a safe, compliant, and well‑organised production environment.

Act as the senior point of contact on shift, escalating issues where required.

About You

• Essential : Proven experience as a Shift Manager / Production Manager within Food & Drink or FMCG manufacturing.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑volume production environment.
• Strong people management skills with a confident, fair leadership style.
• Desirable : Experience managing ...