Production Shift Manager

Noble Foods Ltd; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Newark on Trent is seeking a Production Shift Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of the production line. You will lead teams to meet production targets safely and efficiently while enforcing health & safety standards and promoting continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has supervisory experience and a proactive approach to developing teams. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits including bonuses and health support.

Benefits

Overtime payable at 1.25 of basic rate

Free hot drinks on shift

Enhanced maternity/paternity

Free life insurance

Employee Charity Matching Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience required.
• Experience in production and warehouse environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead production teams to meet daily operational targets.
• Monitor production lines to ensure optimal performance.
• Enforce health & safety standards and compliance.
• Identify operational issues and implement improvements.
• Train and develop team members to enhance performance.

Skills

Team leadership

Health & safety compliance

Continuous improvement

Operational bottleneck resolution

Training and development

Job description

Noble Foods Home Of The Happy Egg Company

Noble Foods is a family-owned company which began in 1920 and includes successful milling, poultry, agriculture, and consumer foods businesses. Within this, Noble Foods owns several successful brands, including the UK’s biggest free-range egg brand Happy Egg co., Big & Fresh and Purely Organic.

In a recent survey by Best Companies we were rated as one of the Top 10 companies to work for in the Food and Drink industry.

🕒 Shift Pattern: Continental

Hours 40.25

Mon/Tues/Fri/Sat/Sun 7am-6pm

Wed/Thurs 7am-6.30pm

What are we looking for?

As a Production Shift Manager, you’ll be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the production line during your shift. You’ll lead a team of operators and technicians to ensure production targets are met safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

We believe the most successful teams are formed from a diverse talent pool and we strive to employ a wide variety of individuals in our business, selecting the best qualified person for each role regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristics.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead production, engineering and warehouse teams to meet daily operational and manufacturing targets.
• Monitor production lines and equipment to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime.
• Enforce health & safety standards and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Identify and resolve operational bottlenecks and quality issues. Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Train, coach, and develop teams to enhance performance and engagement.
• Drive product quality, integrity, and traceability. Ensure work is completed to a high-standard, and all necessary documentation is completed.
• Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and company policies. Adopt a “Right First Time” approach to their work.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide feedback. Identify and develop potential within the team, coordinate the relevant training and support required.
• Support third-party audits such as BRC, customer audits etc. Assist with risk assessments and work instruction.
• Previous supervisory experience required.

What can we offer you?

• Overtime undertaken is payable at 1.25 of basic rate.
• Free hot drinks on shift.
• Service Awards.
• Enhanced paternity and maternity.
• Free life insurance.
• Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme.
• Access to Perkbox with a variety of discounts including a monthly freebie from Greggs or Café Nero.
• Discounted eggs and chicken.
• A Celebration day after 1 years service enjoy an extra day off to celebrate a life event, such as your birthday.
• Access to DigiCare + - Annual Health Check, Digital GP Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Health Opinion and Mental Health Consultations.
• Discounted Gym Memberships.
• Free Eye Test every two years.
• Discounted mobile phone contracts.
• Share in our success with the People Partnership - after 6 months service you will be eligible for a yearly bonus.
• Additional Allowances for First Aiders and Mental Health First Aiders.
• Wellness programme.
• Employee Charity Matching Scheme.

If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment.