Production Shift Manager

The Sterling Choice; Preston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sterling Choice is seeking a Production Shift Manager for a fast-paced food manufacturing site in the Greater Manchester / Lancashire area. Mon-Fri, with either mornings or afternoons, and a salary of £45,000–£50,000.

You’ll own the shift, delivering the production plan, improving OEE and reducing waste while developing the team and collaborating with Engineering and Technical colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience leading shift teams in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
• Ability to deliver production plans and drive improvements in OEE.
• Strong leadership, coaching and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the shift to deliver the production plan and KPI targets.
• Drive OEE improvement and reduce waste and downtime.
• Develop people, set clear direction and build relationships with Engineering/Technical teams.

Skills

Leadership

People development

Operational excellence

Job description

Production Shift Manager

Greater Manchester / Lancashire

Monday to Friday – Either Mornings or Afternoons.

£45,000 - £50,000

There are easier Shift Manager jobs than this one.

But if you want to join a large food manufacturing business while it is investing, strengthening its leadership team and raising expectations across the site, there may not be many better-timed opportunities.

This is a fast-paced operation with genuine peak periods. When volumes increase, you’ll need to keep production moving without allowing standards, communication or team engagement to slip.

You’ll take ownership of the shift, leading the team across safety, quality, service, cost and performance. That will include delivering the production plan, improving OEE and reducing waste and downtime, but this role is about more than managing numbers.

The business needs someone who can develop people, create greater accountability and show the team what a strong manufacturing operation looks like. Someone who can challenge when necessary, coach rather than simply instruct and build productive relationships with Engineering,

Technical and the wider manufacturing team.

There will be recurring issues to solve, standards to raise and people who need clearer direction and development. You’ll have the backing to make improvements and the opportunity to help shape how the shift operates as further investment comes into the site.

You’ll need previous production management experience within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. Just as importantly, you’ll need the confidence and credibility to lead through busy periods while bringing people with you.