Production Shift Manager

Empower Talent Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking FMCG manufacturing company is seeking a motivated Shift Manager to lead the operations team. This role requires a strong focus on achieving production targets and maintaining safety and quality standards. Candidates should have at least 2 years of leadership experience in production, strong people management skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Competitive salary and benefits including 24 days annual leave and a company pension are offered. Apply now via Empower Talent.

Benefits

24 days annual leave

Company pension with 4% employer contribution

Life assurance (4× base salary)

Sick pay & Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts with major retailers

Free on-site parking

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing/production leadership role.
• Ability to work 24/7 shifts or 12-hour patterns.
• Familiarity with FMCG environments required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the team to achieve operational KPIs.
• Oversee hygiene processes to ensure compliance.
• Conduct investigations and lead incident reporting.

Skills

People management skills

Performance engagement

Manufacturing experience

Organisational skills

IT proficiency

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Location : West Lothian

Salary : £35,000

£40,000 DOE + Benefits

Employment Type : Full-time | Permanent

Empower Talent is recruiting on behalf of a forward-thinking FMCG manufacturing business currently undergoing strong growth and innovation. With product quality, wellbeing, and customer satisfaction at the core of their ethos, this business is leading the way in its sector

and now offers a brilliant opportunity for a driven Shift Manager to join the operations team.

This is a key leadership position on site, responsible for ensuring production targets are met while maintaining the highest standards in safety, quality, and team performance. You’ll be a senior contact during operations, taking ownership of site performance and incident management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and support your team to achieve operational KPIs and engagement goals
• Oversee hygiene and changeover processes to ensure efficiency and compliance
• Manage team training and development in line with operational requirements
• Maintain a safe working environment through strong adherence to health & safety standards
• Conduct investigations and lead on incident reporting where necessary
• Champion GMP and clean as you go practices to meet hygiene standards
• Control raw material usage using SAP and contribute to cost‑saving initiatives
• Monitor and report on shift performance, conduct thorough handovers, and elevate issues appropriately
• Deliver production in line with the supply chain plan and proactively resolve issues
• Support and lead CI projects across the manufacturing function

What We’re Ideally Looking For

• Strong people management skills
• Ability to engage, drive performance and develop others
• Previous experience in a manufacturing / production leadership role (minimum 2 years)
• Familiarity with fast‑paced FMCG environments
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and lead a team effectively
• Good IT proficiency, especially with Excel
• Experience working 24/7 shifts or 12‑hour shift patterns
• Food manufacturing or BRC background
• MRP system experience

What’s in it for You

• Competitive salary £35,000‑£40,000 DOE
• 24 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Company pension with 4% employer contribution
• Life assurance (4× base salary)
• Sick pay & Employee Assistance Programme (including online GP access)
• Perks at Work: discounts with major retailers, free on‑site parking

This role would suit an experienced Shift or Production Manager or a skilled Supervisor ready to step into a larger leadership role. If you’re looking to make a real impact in a growing and values‑led business, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now via Empower Talent.