Production Shift Manager

TN United Kingdom; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food manufacturing is seeking a dynamic Production Shift Manager to lead a dedicated team. This full-time role offers the opportunity to oversee production shifts, ensuring safety and quality while meeting customer expectations. With a focus on leadership and compliance, you will engage with stakeholders and drive team performance. Join a company that values career growth and employee fulfillment, and be part of a global team committed to innovation in the bakery and confectionery sectors.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years management experience in food manufacturing.
• Experience in confectionery sauce production preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shift operations focusing on KPIs: Safety, Quality, Cost.
• Plan daily activities and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Management/Supervisory Experience

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Food Safety Compliance

Education

IOSH Qualification

Tools

SAP

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Based at our site in Simonswood, on the border of Merseyside and Lancashire, Puratos is now seeking a Production Shift Manager to join our team. The role is full-time, working Monday to Friday, with flexibility to work both day shift (06:00-15:00) and late shift (13:00-22:00) on a rotating weekly pattern, with the need to be flexible in line with business and customer requirements. The site is commutable from the Liverpool, Southport, Skelmersdale, St Helens, and Wigan areas.

Who we are

Puratos is a food manufacturer supplying products to the bakery, patisserie, and chocolate sectors. Our headquarters are just outside Brussels (Belgium), founded in 1919. Today, our products and services are available in over 100 countries. We aim to be ‘reliable partners in innovation’, helping our customers deliver nutritious and tasty food to their communities worldwide.

Responsibilities

The Production Shift Manager is responsible for the effective, safe, and controlled running of the Production shift, focusing on KPIs: Safety, Quality, People, Cost, and Service.

Reporting to the Factory Manager, main duties include:

• Overseeing shift start-up and completion activities.
• Planning daily team activities (shifts, rotas, task guidance, breaks, overtime, wellbeing, safety).
• Ensuring the daily plan meets business expectations and customer specifications.
• Maintaining compliance with food safety, quality, health and safety, and people policies, escalating issues promptly.
• Liaising with departments, support functions, and management for smooth operations.
• Reporting and investigating non-conformances.
• Supervising new team members and agency workers, ensuring safety and understanding of processes.
• Motivating and engaging team members to meet targets.
• Overseeing training and development, addressing skills gaps proactively.
• Representing the Production team in meetings and visits.
• Liaising professionally with stakeholders (suppliers, customers, auditors).
• Deputising for the Factory Manager and covering for the other Shift Manager when needed.

Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least 2-3 years management/supervisory experience in food manufacturing.
• Preferably 2-3 years experience in confectionery sauce production.
• SAP proficiency – preferably advanced.
• IOSH qualification or awareness of H&S regulations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to engage stakeholders and support functions to boost team performance.

Join us at Puratos

We strive to ensure our employees feel valued and fulfilled. We support career growth, skills development, and passions. With over 10,000 employees across 80+ subsidiaries worldwide, we've doubled our headcount in the last decade.

We are always looking for new talent and would love to have you join us!

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Created on 26/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom