Production Shift Manager

Scantec; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global FMCG manufacturer is seeking a Shift Team Manager in the Wrexham Area. You will oversee operational performance and manage a full shift team while promoting a safe working environment. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in fast-paced manufacturing, strong leadership, and communication skills. This role offers a salary of up to £66,000 plus benefits such as 25 days' annual leave, a bonus scheme, and more.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Bonus scheme

Group Personal Pension

Life Assurance

Group Income Protection

Cycle to Work scheme

Onsite canteen

Qualifications

• Experienced in Production / Shift Management within a fast-paced FMCG or similar manufacturing environment.
• Strong people leadership and communication skills essential.
• Ability to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a full shift team, driving operational performance.
• Act as the senior on-shift representative for safety, quality, and delivery.
• Lead and manage shift in line with company procedures.
• Monitor KPIs and ensure targets are achieved.

Skills

People leadership

Communication

Influencing skills

Lean tools experience

Job description

Shift Team Manager – Manufacturing

Wrexham Area

Salary: up to £66,000 + benefits

Scantec Recruitment is partnering with a global FMCG manufacturer to appoint a Manufacturing Shift Manager to join their operations team. This is a key role within the site’s leadership structure and offers real scope for long‑term development.

Reporting to the Site Manufacturing Manager, you’ll oversee a full shift team, driving operational performance and ensuring all daily targets and standards are consistently met.

Shift Pattern

4 on / 4 off, 12-hour shifts (2 days, 2 nights), 6–6

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the senior on‑shift representative for all matters relating to safety, quality, delivery and people
• Lead and manage your shift in line with company procedures and standards
• Drive performance through clear direction, coaching and regular feedback
• Develop capability across the team, supporting cross‑functional skills and progression
• Promote safe working at all times and ensure Standard Operations are followed
• Maintain quality standards that meet both company and customer expectations
• Monitor KPIs and ensure targets are achieved or exceeded
• Work closely with support functions to balance resources and meet production plans
• Lead and contribute to daily and weekly operational and quality meetings
• Use lean tools to identify, deliver and sustain improvements
• Challenge non‑conformance and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Communicate clearly through shift briefs and visual management, focusing on SQDCP priorities

Skills & Experience

We’re looking for an experienced Production / Shift Manager from a fast‑paced FMCG or similar manufacturing environment. Strong people leadership, communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels are essential.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave
• Bonus scheme
• Group Personal Pension
• Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Onsite canteen

Interested? Please apply here