Production Shift Manager

Zest Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Zest Recruitment is seeking a Nightshift Production Manager for a multi-site food manufacturer in Leeds. You will lead the nightshift across two business units, acting as the senior point of contact on the night shift and ensuring safety, quality, and team development.

Ideal candidates will have experience running a nightshift of 50–100 staff, a strong background in food manufacturing, and a proven ability to work independently while collaborating with other departments to drive performance.

Qualifications

• Experience managing nightshift teams of 50–100.
• Background in food manufacturing.
• Ability to operate independently.
• Strong safety and quality focus.
• Multi-site experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive safety culture and ensure compliance.
• Oversee nightshift operations across business units.
• Upskill and develop the nightshift team.
• Collaborate with other departments to drive performance.

Skills

Nightshift management

Production management

People leadership

Food manufacturing

Safety culture

Job description

This role would suit a Production Manager, Senior Production/Operations/Manufacturing Shift Manager. A safe pair of hands and experience operating independently will be needed.

We are currently working with a multi-site food manufacturer that are looking for a Nightshift Production Manager to join the team on a 2,2,3 shift pattern. (Every other weekend off)

You will be responsible for both Business Units and the most senior point of contact on the Nightshift. Responsibilities will include driving a safety culture, quality procedures, upskilling and development of the nightshift team and building a collaborative environment across all departments.

To be successful in the role you will ideally have experience overseeing and running a nightshift, failing that, operating in a Production Manager or an independent run Shift Manager role will suffice. A background in food manufacturing will be needed and experience overseeing teams of 50-100 reports.

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