Production Shift Manager

PR O-Pak Foods Ltd; Malton; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Malton is seeking an experienced Production Shift Manager to oversee the evening shift operations. The ideal candidate will manage a team of around 15, ensure adherence to safety and food quality standards, and drive team development. With a salary of £55,000, the role offers a chance to lead a dynamic team in a rapidly growing environment with excellent benefits including holiday options and a leadership development program.

Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Leadership Development Programme

Access to grocery aid support

Colleague discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in managing teams in a manufacturing organization, preferably in food production.
• In-depth knowledge of customer requirements and product quality.
• Ability to lead and influence a large team with varying priorities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and environmental standards are maintained.
• Monitor and review process performance for continuous improvement.
• Manage and promote employee development and standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal communication

Financial management

Change management

Customer focus

Organizational skills

Job description

Production Shift Manager

Malton

Hours 13:30 – 22:30 Monday to Friday

Salary £55,000

At Pro‑Pak Foods we’re passionate about crafting delicious ready meals for the UK’s top supermarkets and convenience stores. Our expert chefs create over 200 high‑quality meals and, thanks to ongoing investment from our parent company Premium Food Group, our business continues to grow.

We have a vacancy for a Production Shift Managerto join our management team. We are looking for an experienced professional who has led big teams with multiple direct reports.

Join us at Pro‑Pak Foods as ourProduction Shift Manager leading our PM shift, including prep / kitchen / ready meals / sleeving and PIBS. Reporting directly into our Head of Operations, we are looking for an ambassador for Pro‑Pak Foods. We are seeking someone who is a positive influencer and who will progress and mentor their team of 15 direct reports, with a wider team of around 100 amazing colleagues.

Are you are an accomplished and proven operational leader with experience in running either food or fresh produce production/manufacturing shifts? Do you have vast amounts of experience and a proven track record in implementing change, improving operational performance and driving behavioural or cultural development? Then this could be the role for you.

Main responsibilities and duties for this role will be:

Safety and Environment 10%

• Maintain and promote HSE/ Pro‑Pak Foods standards for safety and environmental issues.
• Demonstrate continuous improvements in employee safety.

Food Safety 10%

• Ensure food safety standards are supported within the production team.
• Member of the food safety/HACCP team.

Process 30%

• Daily monitoring and reviewing of process performance
• Continuous improvement culture.
• Ensure production targets are met.
• Plan and manage the execution product demand to meet customer requirements.

People Management 50%

• Promote Pro‑Pak Foods policies within the process teams.
• Manage the activities of the production team on site to deliver product in full.
• Improve skill base to ensure competent workforce.
• Set high standards for self and team
• Continuous development of people
• Identification of their training and development needs.
• Conduct disciplinary meetings if required.

Skills & Experience required to be our new Production Shift Manager:

• Ideally from the food and drink industry
• Experience in managing all aspects of a manufacturing organisation
• In depth knowledge of operational issues, customer requirements, product quality and application specifications
• SHE (leadership) experience.
• Practical approach to problem solving
• Sound financial management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent leadership skills: Communicate clear objectives, provide feedback, suggest improvement for individual performance, effective coaching
• Excellent change management skills : Adaptability to changing business needs, introducing new ways of thinking and behaving, applying new ideas.
• Be customer‑focused and achievement‑driven
• Manage conflicting priorities within tight deadlines
• Confident presentation skills
• Excellent organisation skills to set priorities.
• Be within a commutable distance to Malton

What we can offer you:

• Salary £55,000
• 33 days’ holiday, including bank holidays with an option to buy up to 5 extra days
• Hours 13:30 - 22:30 Monday to Friday
• Leadership Development Programme
• Access to GroceryAid, which provides emotional, practical and financial support
• Benefits and recognition hub – including amazing colleague discounts.

If you’re interested in this role, please send us your CV and a brief introduction about yourself. Thank you for considering Pro‑Pak Foods.