Production Shift Manager – Nights

First Milk Limited; Shaftesbury; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Health & wellbeing program

Company pension

Store discounts

24 days holiday per year

Additional Holiday purchase scheme (up

Colleague Discounts Platform

Job summary

BV Dairy, part of the First Milk group, seeks a Production Shift Manager – Nights to lead the 18:00–06:00 night shift on a 4 on 4 off rota at Shaftesbury. You will drive production safety, quality and efficiency on site.

The role requires strong production management, leadership and lean knowledge, with IOSH certification a plus. Competitive salary plus benefits awaits.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in Production Management.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to motivate a team.
• Knowledge of lean principles and continuous improvement.
• Food industry experience; IOSH certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the night shift team to meet production targets and quality standards.
• Ensure products are manufactured to required quality and quantity, on time and within cost constraints.
• Maintain food safety and personal safety and environmental standards at all times.
• Build and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Production management

Leadership

Lean principles

Team development

Education

IOSH certification

Job description

Production Shift Manager – Nights
BV Dairy

16 September 2026

BV Dairy is a manufacture of specialist dairy produce, established 1958 in Shaftesbury Dorset. In 2024 we joined the First Milk group – a British farmer-owned dairy co-operative. You can find our products in most supermarkets across the whole of the UK.To strengthen our production team we are looking for a Production Shift Manager.

4 on 4off – 18:00 – 06:00
Salary £49,000 per year

The Role

• To lead and develop team and individual performance to maintain business standards
• To ensure all products are manufactured to the required quality and quantity on time and in full within cost constraints.
• To ensure all safety (food and personal) and environmental standards are maintained at all times
• To build, maintain, and promote a Continuous Improvement Culture

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Solid experience within Production Management
• Ability to demonstrate experience in their leadership skills
• Knowledge of lean principles
• Food industry experience and relevant certification would be a plus
• IOSH certificated
• Experience of leading or being a participant in projects big & small

The Benefits

• Competitive salary & Bonus;
• Great career development and training opportunities within the company
• Free on-site parking
• Benefits such as health & wellbeing program, company pension, company events, store discounts, and many more
• 24 days holiday per year
• Additional Holiday purchase scheme (up to 5 days);
• Colleague Discounts Platform.

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