Production Shift Manager

NuPharm; Salford; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading production company in Salford is seeking a Production Shift Manager to lead and motivate production teams. The role includes overseeing operations, ensuring compliance with GMP standards, and collaborating cross-functionally. Ideal candidates will have proven leadership experience and a strong problem-solving capability. Benefits include paid annual leave, a health cash plan, and various training programs.

Benefits

22 days paid annual leave

Medicash health cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Contributory Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of medium to large production teams.
• Hands-on experience in GMP and GDP environments.
• Confident decision-maker with strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all routine processes ensuring GMP/GDP compliance.
• Train and support the production leadership and operatives.
• Promote a strong safety culture in production operations.
• Maintain departmental KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with various departments for smooth operations.

Skills

Leadership

Hands-on experience in GMP/GDP

Effective communication

Problem-solving abilities

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

Production Shift Manager – Salford, M50 2PU. Shift patterns run Thursday to Monday or Friday to Tuesday, with weekend working included. Salary: £35,000 per annum. We’re looking for an experienced Production Shift Manager to lead and motivate our production teams at NuPharm in Salford. Reporting to the Production Manager, you’ll play a key role in ensuring safe, efficient operations and the highest standards of quality. With responsibility for managing people, processes, and performance, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-paced, regulated environment. While primarily a production role, we welcome applications from a warehouse manager with proven people management experience. Training for this role will be Monday to Friday, transitioning into either a Thursday to Monday or Friday to Tuesday shift.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage production operations: Overseeing all routine processes to ensure products are produced and stored according to GMP/GDP standards and documentation.
• Team leadership and development: Allocate resources effectively, train, motivate, and support the Production Leadership Team, Zone Leaders, and operatives.
• Health & Safety compliance: Promote a strong safety culture and ensure all production operations follow health and safety requirements.
• Performance management: Deliver departmental KPIs, maintain accurate production records, and drive continuous improvement across operations.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with departments such as Quality, Warehouse, Print & Componentry, and Purchasing to ensure best practice and smooth operations.

Key Skills, Knowledge, & Experience

• Proven leadership of medium to large production teams
• Hands-on experience in GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and GDP (Good Distribution Practice) environments
• Effective communication and ability to work across complex team structures
• Confident decision-maker with strong problem-solving abilities
• Organised and able to prioritise in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• 22 days (pro rata) paid annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with length of service
• Medicash - a health cash plan for day-to-day healthcare costs
• iTrent Financial Wellbeing - a financial wellbeing application
• Access to High Street discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Accredited Training Programmes available (Education paid for by the company via the Apprenticeship Scheme)

Contact Details

NuPharm

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Contact: Gill Wesley

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