Production Shift Manager

Lynch Wood; Hilton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lynch Wood in the United Kingdom is seeking a hands-on shift leader to own a production area within a fast-growing global food manufacturer. You’ll drive continuous improvement, coach the team, and ensure product flow meets customer specs every time.

Day-to-day you’ll lead on the floor, solve problems in real time, and implement changes that boost quality and efficiency. This role offers real career development and cross-border opportunities in a growing business.

Qualifications

• ILM Level 3 is a preferred certification.
• ERP system experience is required.
• Excellent leadership and coaching abilities are essential.
• A data-driven approach to improving quality and efficiency is expected.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead a production shift, driving on-time product flow.
• Coach and manage performance of frontline staff on the floor.
• Implement continuous improvement ideas to raise quality and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot production issues and maintain adherence to customer specs.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Data-driven

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Education

ILM Level 3

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fancy running your own shift like it's your own business? This is a genuine opportunity to take full ownership of a production area within a fast-growing, global food manufacturer - someone who wants accountability, not just a job title. You'll be the driving force behind your shift: keeping product flowing efficiently, hitting customer spec every time, and leading a team that looks to you for direction. It's hands‑on leadership - coaching, managing performance, solving problems on the floor - combined with the freedom to bring your own continuous improvement ideas to the table in a business that's genuinely growing. Working a Monday to Friday role with no weekends, you'll join a business with a serious international footprint. The day‑to‑day feel is anything but corporate. Expect real career development, the chance to work across borders if that interests you, and a culture that backs people who want to improve how things are done.

• ILM Level 3, Experience with an ERP system
• Confident with Microsoft Office packages
• Strong leadership and coaching skills, with the ability to manage performance
• A data‑driven approach to improving quality and efficiency
• The resilience to stay organised and deliver under pressure
• Full right to work in the UK (sponsorship isn't available for this role)