Production Shift Manager

Zest Recruitment; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drinks manufacturer in Scotland is seeking a Production Shift Manager to lead a team of around 50 people. This role involves coaching, compliance with safety standards, and driving performance in a dynamically evolving business. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience in a food or drinks manufacturing environment, along with a solid understanding of GMP and H&S standards. Great opportunities for growth await in this changing company.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people management experience in a food or drinks manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding of GMP, H&S, and quality standards.
• Proven track record of driving performance and implementing improvements.
• Energy, adaptability, and the desire to grow with a business in transition.

Responsibilities

• Coaching a new team leader through their first week.
• Working with engineers to get a line back up and running.
• Spotting smarter ways of doing things and making it happen.
• Helping to shape a new product line as the business grows.
• Driving performance, continuous improvement, and right-first-time quality.
• Ensuring compliance with safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Performance driving

GMP and H&S compliance

Job description

Overview

Imagine stepping into a factory where production lines never stop and decisions directly shape what ends up on supermarket shelves. This is a role in a business going through an exciting period of change, offering opportunities to grow with it. We are working with a long-established drinks manufacturer investing heavily in its future, and they are looking for a Production Shift Manager to lead a team of around 50 people, inspire confidence on the shop floor, and ensure every shift runs smoothly, safely, and to the highest standard.

This is a role for someone who loves leading from the front: setting the pace, keeping things moving, and ensuring quality always comes first. It is also about people—building a motivated, multi-skilled team that pulls together, solves problems, and takes pride in what they produce.

Responsibilities

• Coaching a new team leader through their first week
• Working with engineers to get a line back up and running
• Spotting a smarter way of doing things and making it happen
• Helping to shape a new product line as the business grows
• Driving performance, continuous improvement, and right-first-time quality
• Ensuring compliance with safety and hygiene standards

What We're Looking For

• Strong leadership and people management experience in a food or drinks manufacturing environment
• A solid understanding of GMP, H&S, and quality standards
• A proven track record of driving performance and implementing improvements
• Energy, adaptability, and the desire to grow with a business in transition

Shift Pattern

4 on 4 off (rotating)

What We Offer / How to Apply

In return, you'll be part of a business that values its people and knows this period of transition is just the beginning. There are real opportunities to progress, learn new skills, and grow your career as the company continues to invest and evolve.

If you're ready to be more than just a manager - to be a key player in a business that's on the move - we'd love to hear from you.

For more information, please contact Shaf Islam on [e-mail].

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