Production Shift Manager

Alexander Steele Recruitment; Scotland; On-site; GBP 34,200 - 41,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for training and development

Supportive team-focused environment

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing recruitment agency is seeking a Front Line Manager for a food manufacturing operation in South Lanarkshire. The role emphasizes leadership in a fast-paced environment, requiring strong communication skills and a solid understanding of Health & Safety and Food Safety procedures. This position offers opportunities for development within a dynamic team and is crucial for maintaining high standards and operational excellence in the sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in a team leader or supervisory role within manufacturing.
• Strong communication and people-management skills.
• Understanding of Health & Safety, Food Safety and quality procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support a production team to meet performance targets.
• Promote and uphold the company’s values, behaviours and site standards.
• Manage daily routines using Leader Standard Work.
• Oversee training for new starters and monitor competency progress.
• Communicate clearly through briefs, huddles and effective shift handovers.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Health & Safety procedures

Food Safety knowledge

Continuous improvement

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Alexander Steele Recruitment

Recruitment Consultant at Alexander Steele | Food, Drinks and Consumer Goods Recruitment Specialist - Technical, Operations, Supply Chain & Commercial

Location: South Lanarkshire

Salary: Up to £38,000

Hours: 4 on 4 off, 6am-6pm

We are seeking an effective and hands‑on Front Line Manager to support a food manufacturing operation in South Lanarkshire. You will play a key role in leading a production team, ensuring safe, efficient and high‑quality output in a fast‑paced FMCG environment.

About the Role:

The Production Team Lead is responsible for supporting daily production performance, maintaining standards, and leading a motivated team. You will drive safe working practices, product quality, and consistent execution of processes whilst contributing to continuous improvement across your area of expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, motivate and support a production team to meet performance targets.
• Promote and uphold the company’s values, behaviours and site standards.
• Assist with workforce planning to ensure appropriate staffing levels.
• Manage daily routines using Leader Standard Work.
• Participate in Short Interval Control (SIC) meetings to drive output.
• Champion Health & Safety, Food Safety and Quality compliance.
• Raise hazards and near misses and support investigation processes.
• Oversee training for new starters and monitor competency progress.
• Support performance management, time and attendance and staff development.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and maintain efficient, safe line operations.
• Communicate clearly through briefs, huddles and effective shift handovers.
• Contribute to improvement activities, including A3 initiatives and changeovers.

Requirements:

• Experience in a team leader or supervisory role within manufacturing.
• Strong communication and people‑management skills.
• Understanding of Health & Safety, Food Safety and quality procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and drive continuous improvement.
• Flexible, proactive and committed to achieving high standards.

What We Offer:

• A key operational role within a major UK food manufacturer.
• Opportunities for training, development and progression.
• Supportive, team‑focused working environment.

If you are a motivated team manager with a passion for safety, quality, and operational excellence within the food manufacturing industry, we would love to hear from you.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management, Manufacturing, and Production

Industries

Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Manufacturing, and Wholesale Food and Beverage