Production Shift Manager

Kandhu Recruitment; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the FMCG sector seeks an experienced Production Shift Manager to oversee a high-performing team at their manufacturing site in Folkestone. This full-time role demands a confident people manager responsible for achieving production targets, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and driving continuous improvement using Lean methodologies. The successful candidate will lead both day and night shifts on a 4-on, 4-off schedule, with a strong focus on team development and process enhancement. Strong remuneration and benefits package offered.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance

Health support plan

Holiday purchase options

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing shift operations within an FMCG environment.
• Strong background in Lean manufacturing; Six Sigma knowledge is desirable.
• Experience supporting quality, safety, and GMP compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and develop shift team for high performance.
• Ensure production outputs are delivered safely and on time.
• Maintain GMP standards and support quality and safety audits.
• Use Lean tools for process improvement.
• Conduct daily meetings to review performance and targets.
• Manage staffing levels and performance.
• Liaise with HR on recruitment and training.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

GMP compliance

Operational management

Job description

Location: Folkestone, Kent (Wear Bay Road Manufacturing Site)

Salary: Competitive

The Opportunity

A leading organisation within the FMCG sector is seeking an experienced Production Shift Manager to join its Production team. This is an excellent opportunity for a proven people leader to take ownership of a high‑performing shift and play a key role in ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality manufacturing operations.

This is a full‑time position working on a 4‑on, 4‑off rotating pattern, covering 12‑hour day and night shifts (6am‑6pm and 6pm‑6am).

Key Highlights

• Competitive salary
• 4‑on, 4‑off rotating shift pattern (days and nights)
• Strong benefits package including a performance‑related bonus, enhanced pension scheme, life assurance, health support plan, and holiday purchase options
• Opportunity to lead, develop, and motivate a large production team within a fast‑paced FMCG environment

The Role

As Production Shift Manager, you will ensure that production targets are achieved safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. You will lead a team across your shift, drive continuous improvement through Lean methodologies, and maintain compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Leading, training, and developing your shift team to maintain high levels of engagement and performance
• Ensuring production outputs are delivered safely, on time, in full, and to the required quality
• Maintaining GMP standards and supporting quality and safety audits
• Using Lean tools and digital systems to drive process improvement, efficiency, and cost reduction
• Conducting daily meetings to review performance, targets, and actions
• Managing staffing levels, overtime, annual leave, and performance in line with business needs
• Liaising with HR on recruitment, training, and employee relations matters

About You

We are looking for a confident people manager with strong manufacturing experience and a passion for developing teams and improving processes.

You Will Have

• Proven experience managing shift operations within an FMCG environment
• Strong background in Lean manufacturing; Six Sigma knowledge is desirable
• Experience supporting quality, safety, and GMP compliance

Interested?

If you're an experienced Production Shift Manager looking for a new challenge within a dynamic production environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to learn more.

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