Production Shift Manager

White & Clayton Recruitment; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Production Team Leader for a prominent food manufacturer in Greater Lincolnshire. The ideal candidate will have significant management experience in a food manufacturing environment and a proven track record in operational improvements. This role offers a three-day working week with 12-hour shifts, focused on achieving efficiency and maintaining high safety standards.

Qualifications

• Significant management experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of delivering operational improvements.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and HSE standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a production team to achieve site targets in quality, yield, cost, and delivery.
• Ensure a safe and supportive working environment.
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain compliance with standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Team development

Operational improvement

Problem-solving abilities

Job description

My blue-chip client have a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites. They are passionate about delivering quality food products to consumers around the world.

Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything they do. Here, you’ll grow your skills and make a real impact.

Their vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there could be a place for you!

The Role

• Lead and motivate a production team to achieve site targets in quality, yield, cost, and delivery.
• You’ll ensure a safe and supportive working environment, drive continuous improvement, and maintain compliance with all food safety, quality, and HSE standards.
• This role is key to delivering the production plan efficiently while minimising downtime and waste.

The Shift

• THREE DAY WORKING WEEK
• Permanent DAYS - NO ROTATIONS
• 12 hour shifts, 6am-6pm

The Ideal Candidate

• Significant management experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.
• Proven track record of delivering operational improvements.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and HSE standards.
• IT literate, with excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.