Production Shift Manager

The Sterling Choice; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sterling Choice in Lancashire is seeking a Shift Manager to lead a fast-paced food manufacturing operation. You will own the shift, drive safety, quality, service and cost, and ensure the production plan is met while keeping standards high.

You’ll develop people, raise accountability, coach rather than merely instruct, and build strong working relationships with Engineering and the wider manufacturing team to deliver continuous improvements through busy periods.

Qualifications

• Previous production management experience in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lead through busy periods while maintaining standards.
• Strong communication and coaching skills to develop the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the shift and oversee safety, quality, service and cost targets.
• Deliver the production plan and improve OEE while reducing waste.
• Develop people, raise accountability and coach the wider team.
• Forge strong working relationships with Engineering and Technical teams.

Skills

People leadership

Operational excellence

Communication

Job description

Monday to Friday – Either Mornings or Afternoons.

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.