Production Shift Manager

The Sterling Choice; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sterling Choice is seeking a proactive Shift Manager for a large food manufacturing site in Lancashire. You’ll own the shift, lead safety, quality, service, cost and performance, and ensure production runs smoothly during peak periods.

You will deliver the production plan, drive OEE improvements, reduce waste and downtime, and develop people to raise standards. The role demands credibility to lead through busy periods and build strong cross-functional relationships with Engineering and

Qualifications

• Experience in production management within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and coaching ability to raise team performance.
• Credibility to lead through peak periods and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the shift across safety, quality, service, cost and performance.
• Deliver the production plan and ensure smooth operation during busy periods.
• Drive OEE improvements and reduce waste and downtime.
• Develop people and build productive relationships with Engineering and wider manufacturing teams.

Skills

Team leadership

Production planning

OEE improvement

Waste reduction

Safety leadership

Coaching & development

Job description

There are easier Shift Manager jobs than this one.

But if you want to join a large food manufacturing business while it is investing, strengthening its leadership team and raising expectations across the site, there may not be many better-timed opportunities.

This is a fast-paced operation with genuine peak periods. When volumes increase, you’ll need to keep production moving without allowing standards, communication or team engagement to slip.

You’ll take ownership of the shift, leading the team across safety, quality, service, cost and performance. That will include delivering the production plan, improving OEE and reducing waste and downtime, but this role is about more than managing numbers.

The business needs someone who can develop people, create greater accountability and show the team what a strong manufacturing operation looks like. Someone who can challenge when necessary, coach rather than simply instruct and build productive relationships with Engineering,

Technical and the wider manufacturing team.

There will be recurring issues to solve, standards to raise and people who need clearer direction and development. You’ll have the backing to make improvements and the opportunity to help shape how the shift operates as further investment comes into the site.

You’ll need previous production management experience within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. Just as importantly, you’ll need the confidence and credibility to lead through busy periods while bringing people with you.