Production Shift Manager - Day shift

Alexander Steele Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food manufacturing sector is seeking a Production Manager to oversee operations at their Leicestershire facility. The role involves managing production activities, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and leading a team of operatives. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in food safety and a strong background in team management. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a bonus and holidays.

Benefits

23 days holiday

Company pension

Bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in a management role within a food environment.
• Understanding of BRC accredited environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and monitor daily production activities for efficiency and quality.
• Supervise a team of production operatives and manage performance.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Planning

Organizational Skills

Communication

Education

HACCP Certification

Food Safety Certification

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Alexander Steele continues to partner with a global food business that manufactures and supplies a range of products to retailers, food service, and B2B across the UK and Ireland. The business is looking to appoint a Shift Manager to their Production facility at their site in Leicestershire.

On offer:

• Salary is Circa £38,000 + bonus
• 23 days holiday
• Company pension
• 4 on 4 off day shit working pattern

The role:

Production Operations:

• Lead and monitor daily production activities to ensure output, efficiency, and quality goals are achieved.
• Oversee food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards on shift.
• Ensure all health & safety and fire safety checks are completed.
• Maintain process control and ensure compliance with food safety procedures.
• Ensure all equipment, materials, and areas meet brand standards and customer requirements.
• Follow and enforce site security measures.

Team Management:

• Supervise and support a team of production operatives.
• Ensure all staff (including agency workers) are trained and competent in their roles.
• Manage team performance, including training, coaching, appraisals, and disciplinary processes.
• Plan and approve holidays, monitor attendance, and conduct return-to-work interviews.
• Provide regular shift briefings and communicate key updates to the team.

Communication & Compliance:

• Maintain clear communication with the Production Manager and other departments.
• Record and report all performance metrics, incidents, and non-conformities.
• Ensure accurate documentation and reporting in line with company and ISO standards.
• Attend required training and maintain all relevant certifications.
• Support continuous improvement and help identify ways to reduce waste and downtime.

Cover & Additional Duties:

• Provide cover for the Production Manager when required
• Take responsibility for site operations and security in the manager’s absence.
• Complete any other tasks as directed by senior management.

Candidate requirements:

• Min 3 years experience in a management or supervisory role within a food environment
• Understanding of working in a BRC accredited environment
• HACCP and Food Safety certifications
• Demonstrates the ability to plan and organise work efficiently, operate effectively under pressure, and take a proactive approach

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing, Production, and Management

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Baked Goods Manufacturing, and Manufacturing

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