Production Shift Manager (Nights)

Alexander Steele; Rochester; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer is seeking an experienced Production Shift Manager to enhance production operations at their facility in Rochester. The role requires overseeing shift performance, managing manpower effectively, and ensuring compliance with GMP and HACCP standards. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in the food industry, including supervisory experience, and possess strong leadership capabilities. This night shift position offers a competitive salary plus benefits.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Pension benefits

Shift allowance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in food or drinks manufacturing, 2+ years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards.
• Excellent leadership capability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shift performance to meet production targets.
• Plan and manage manpower across production lines.
• Coordinate with engineering and QA to maintain quality.
• Drive continuous improvement in efficiency and waste reduction.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Production reporting

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

ERP systems (Microsoft, SAP, Oracle)

Job description

A leading food manufacturer is seeking an experienced and motivated Production Shift Manager to support high-performing production operations at their state-of-the-art facility in Rochester. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious manufacturing professional looking to step into a leadership role within a fast-paced, quality-driven environment.

On Offer

• Salary will be circa £50 000 + Shift Allowance
• Healthcare + Pension Benefits
• This is a night shift role (4 on 4 off) based at their site in Kent
• Shift: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee shift performance to meet daily, weekly, and monthly production targets.
• Plan, allocate, and manage manpower effectively across all production lines.
• Coordinate with engineering and QA to minimise downtime and maintain product quality.
• Drive continuous improvement in efficiency, waste reduction, and resource utilisation.
• Manage materials returned to the warehouse and ensure correct documentation.
• Reconcile raw materials, packaging, and finished goods at the end of each shift.
• Work closely with warehouse and logistics teams to maintain high inventory accuracy.
• Enforce food safety, GMP, HACCP, hygiene, and general safety standards.
• Conduct routine safety checks and ensure timely corrective actions.

Candidate Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification
• At least 5 years' experience in a Food or Drinks manufacturing environment, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or shift management role.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems (Microsoft, SAP, Oracle or equivalent).
• Proven experience in production reporting, team leadership, and manpower management.
• Solid understanding of GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership capability.