Production Shift Manager Nights

Pilgrim's Europe; Attleborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Ongoing training

Wellbeing support

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Pilgrim's Europe Attleborough is seeking a Production Shift Manager to lead a team in our manufacturing operations on a permanent night shift (6:00pm–6:00am).

You will develop Production Team Leaders, drive OPEX initiatives, improve safety, quality, cost and service, and ensure GMP standards and food safety are upheld across the site.

This site-based role requires visible leadership and close collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver continuous improvements and high performance.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to coach, develop, and motivate teams.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving capability.
• Experience creating, implementing, and sustaining operational standards.
• Experience with OPEX/Manufacturing Excellence methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Build a strong safety culture through visible leadership and coaching.
• Champion our Go for Zero approach and maintain a safe working environment.
• Monitor safety metrics and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Lead Team Leaders to deliver improvements in OEE, waste reduction, and manufacturing performance.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and succession planning for the production stream.
• Drive continuous improvements that enhance customer satisfaction and business performance.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching & development

Problem solving

Operational Excellence

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location

Attleborough

Department

Manufacturing

Reporting to

Production Stream Manager

Shift Pattern

Nights – 4 on 4 off - 6:00pm – 6:00am

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Production Shift Manager to join our Manufacturing team at Attleborough.

Working a permanent night shift pattern of 4 on 4 off (6:00pm–6:00am), you will be responsible for leading and developing a team of Production Team Leaders to maximise manufacturing performance, improve operational efficiency, and deliver outstanding standards in safety, quality, cost, and service.

You will play a key role in driving Operational Excellence (OPEX) initiatives, embedding best practice, and creating a high-performing culture that supports both business goals and customer expectations.

As part of the Pilgrim's Europe way of working, this is a site-based role, requiring visible leadership and close collaboration with operational teams across the factory.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and promote a strong safety culture through visible leadership and coaching.


• Champion our \"Go for Zero\" approach, ensuring a safe working environment for all team members.


• Ensure risk assessments are in place and corrective actions are completed.


• Monitor, report, and improve safety performance metrics.


• Promote a culture where food safety, quality, and authenticity are a condition of doing business.


• Ensure products are manufactured right first time and GMP standards are maintained.


• Escalate and manage significant quality concerns appropriately.


• Support the delivery of the Production Stream strategic plan and key operational objectives.


• Ensure Team Leaders clearly understand priorities, targets, and expectations.


• Deliver improvements in labour utilisation, waste reduction, OEE, and overall manufacturing performance.


• Manage and support planned and unplanned operational activities, including maintenance, audits, and production changes.


• Monitor ATP performance and respond effectively to escalations.


• Lead, motivate, and develop Team Leaders to create a high-performing and engaged workforce.


• Coach and develop teams using Operational Excellence tools and methods.


• Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and development conversations.


• Support recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning activities.


• Build a strong pipeline of talent for future business needs.


• Manage employee relations matters, including disciplinary and grievance processes, with HR support where appropriate.


• Create an environment where team members feel valued, heard, and empowered to contribute ideas.


• Drive Operational Excellence (OPEX) across the production stream.


• Ensure the area remains audit-ready across safety, quality, environmental, manufacturing, and asset management standards.


• Analyse operational data to identify trends, performance gaps, and improvement opportunities.


• Lead structured problem-solving activities using OPEX tools and methodologies.


• Improve operational standards including SOPs, work instructions, autonomous maintenance, process specifications, and 5S.


• Ensure KPIs are visible, accurate, and regularly reviewed.


• Drive closure of actions and issues through effective performance management.


• Lead projects and improvement initiatives that support site objectives.


• Identify and eliminate manufacturing losses, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies.


• Ensure improvements are embedded and sustainable.


• Drive continuous improvements that enhance customer satisfaction and business performance.

About You

We are looking for a passionate and driven manufacturing leader who can inspire teams, solve problems, and deliver results within a fast-paced FMCG environment.

• Strong communication and influencing skills.


• Proven ability to coach, develop, and motivate others.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.


• Experience creating, implementing, and sustaining operational standards.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Experience within an FMCG or food manufacturing environment.


• Knowledge of health and safety, quality, environmental, and asset management systems.


• Experience of Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing Excellence, or OPEX methodologies.


• Foundation level Health & Safety


• Food Safety qualification


• HACCP qualification

Why Join Pilgrim's Europe?

At Pilgrim's Europe, we are committed to developing our people and creating opportunities for long-term career growth.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary and benefits package


• Career development opportunities within a leading international food business


• Ongoing training and leadership development


• Employee benefits and discount platform


• Wellbeing support programmes


• Collaborative and supportive working environment


• Opportunity to contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence

Our values are at the heart of everything we do:

Availability ¦ Humility ¦ Discipline ¦ Sincerity ¦ Ownership ¦ Determination ¦ Simplicity