Production Shift Manager

Zest; Leicester Forest East; Sur place; GBP 42 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Zest is partnering with a well established, multi-site food manufacturer in the Leicester Forest East area to recruit a Shift Manager. The role runs Mon-Fri days and requires hands-on leadership in a chilled environment, ideally with meat experience.

You will drive Health & Safety, production planning and strict food safety/quality standards while working cross-functionally with Technical, Engineering and Planning teams to implement Continuous Improvement and Lean initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in middle management within food manufacturing.
• Experience in a chilled manufacturing environment, ideally meat.
• Hands-on leadership style with clear communication across teams.

Responsabilités

• Oversee Health & Safety compliance and food safety standards.
• Lead production planning and ensure targets are met.
• Collaborate with Technical, Engineering and Planning teams to drive improvements.
• Identify and implement Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.

Connaissances

Leadership

Health & Safety

Production planning

Food safety

Quality standards

Lean Manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Description du poste

Are you a Production Shift Manager, Section Manager, Area Manager, or a Senior Supervisor looking for a new opportunity?

We are currently working with a well established, multi-site food manufacturer who are looking for a Shift Manager to join the team on a Mon-Fri days. This role will need someone who has operated in a chilled manufacturing environment, ideally meat.

You will be responsible for Health & Safety, production planning, ensuring food safety and quality standards are adhered to, working cross functionally with the Technical, Engineering and Planning teams and finding areas to implement CI and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.

To be successful in this role you will need to have +5 years' experience operating at middle management within food manufacturing, you will be a hands on leader that leads by example and delivers results, you will have clear communication with your team to deliver on targets, improving standards and cross department communication.

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