Production Shift Manager

Alexander Steele Recruitment; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Steele Recruitment is representing an established ambient food manufacturer seeking a Production Manager (Nights) for their West Yorkshire site. You will be part of the leadership team overseeing night-shift production, safety, quality and continuous improvement initiatives.

You'll drive Lean Six Sigma projects, develop preventive maintenance plans with engineering, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency, safety and product quality on a fast-moving lines.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead night-shift production teams.
• Strong knowledge of Food Safety, Quality (BRC/HACCP).
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative approach to maintenance and cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all night-shift production activities, ensuring targets are met safely and efficiently.
• Ensure adherence to Food Safety, Quality (BRC/HACCP) and hygiene standards.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma to reduce waste and improve process efficiency.
• Develop preventive maintenance plans with engineering/technical teams.
• Contribute to Capex projects involving line upgrades and new equipment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Lean Six Sigma

People development

Food safety

Tools

None

Job description

Alexander Steele are working with an established ambient food manufacturing business to recruit a Production Manager (Nights) for their site in West Yorkshire.

The successful candidate will play an integral part of the leadership team, this is a multifaceted role encompassing operational management, quality control, people development, and driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all day-shift production activities, ensuring output targets are consistently achieved safely and efficiently.
• Ensure rigorous adherence to Food Safety, Quality (BRC/HACCP), and hygiene standards across the operation.
• Use Lean Six Sigma and other methodologies for continuous improvement to enhance process efficiency and reduce waste.
• Develop preventive maintenance plans in collaboration with the engineering and technical departments.
• Contribute to major Capex projects related to line upgrades and new equipment installations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, safety, and product quality.

On offer:

• Annual Salary is £50,000 - £60,000 DOE - Flexibility on this for exceptional candidates.
• Shift Pattern - Night Shift - 12 hour shifts:
• Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday