Production Shift Manager - Days

Henderson Brown; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

4 on 4 off shifts

Job summary

Henderson Brown is seeking an experienced Shift Manager for a market-leading food manufacturer in the UK. You will lead a 55‑person team, drive production targets, and champion safety, quality and continuous improvement on a busy production shift.

You will deliver plans, coach your teams and collaborate with Engineering, Planning and Logistics to ensure optimal performance and waste reduction. A hands-on, decisive leader with strong people skills is essential.

Qualifications

• Shift management experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong people leadership and team development.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety, Quality and Food Safety.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing Production Team Leaders and shift teams.
• Delivering production plans safely, on time and to quality standards.
• Driving continuous improvement and reducing waste.
• Managing labour, productivity and shift performance.
• Coaching, developing and motivating your team.
• Managing performance, attendance and people development.
• Collaborating with Engineering, Planning, Technical and Logistics to meet targets.
• Maintaining Health & Safety and Food Safety standards.

Skills

Shift management

People management

Health & safety

Lean manufacturing

HACCP

NEBOSH

IOSH

Food safety

Job description

Salary: GBP50000 - GBP55000 per annum

Are you an experienced Shift Manager looking to join a successful food manufacturer where you can genuinely make a difference?

We're recruiting for a market-leading manufacturer supplying many of the UK's biggest retailers and brands. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a busy production shift, lead a large team and play a key role in driving performance, safety and continuous improvement.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll manage Production Team Leaders and oversee a team of around 55 Operatives and Technicians. You'll be responsible for delivering production targets, developing your people and ensuring the highest standards of food safety, quality and operational performance.

What you'll be doing

• Leading and developing Production Team Leaders and shift teams.
• Delivering production plans safely, on time and to quality standards.
• Driving continuous improvement and reducing waste.
• Managing labour, productivity and shift performance.
• Coaching, developing and motivating your team.
• Managing performance, attendance and people development.
• Working closely with Engineering, Planning, Technical and Logistics.
• Maintaining excellent Health & Safety and Food Safety standards.

What we're looking for

• Previous Shift Management experience within food manufacturing, FMCG or a fast-paced production environment.
• Experience leading Team Leaders and large operational teams.
• Strong people management and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety, Quality and Food Safety.
• Experience improving performance, efficiency or productivity.
• A confident decision maker who enjoys developing people.
• IOSH or NEBOSH.
• HACCP or Food Safety qualifications.
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience.
• Experience within an automated manufacturing environment.

What's on offer

• Salary of £50,000 - £55,000
• 10% Annual Bonus
• Permanent, full-time position.
• 4 on - 4 0ff days - 6am - 6pm
• Join a growing business that invests in its people and promotes from within.