Senior Shift Manager

Indigo Food Group Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Indigo Food Group Limited seeks a Senior Shift Manager to lead Avonmouth operations, driving safety, quality and people development across the Trim Department, reporting to the Factory Manager and supporting site production teams.

You will deliver production plans, uphold high safety and quality standards, coach Supervisors, and collaborate with technical, commercial and finance colleagues to meet customer expectations and business objectives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Shift Manager or Manufacturing Manager in an FMCG environment.
• Experience in a high-risk/high-care food manufacturing setting.
• Strong people management and leadership skills.
• Sound understanding of food safety, compliance, and health & safety legislation.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of operational cost drivers.
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and management systems.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• BRC and retail customer audit experience.

Responsibilities

• Champion a strong safety-first culture across all production teams.
• Lead quality systems and CCP checks to high standards.
• Deliver production plans while maintaining service levels and targets.
• Coach and develop Supervisors and high-potential employees.
• Lead performance reviews, absence management, disciplinary processes, and investigations.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and high-performing team culture.

Skills

Shift management

Leadership

Food safety

FMCG

Health & safety

Analytical skills

Excel

Communication

Audit experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

Are you an experienced Shift Manager or Manufacturing Manager looking for your next challenge? We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Shift Manager to join our Operations team in Avonmouth and play a key leadership role in driving performance, safety, quality, and people development across our production operation.

Reporting directly to the Factory Manager, you will oversee all operations within the Trim Department while providing leadership and support across site production teams. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact within a growing food manufacturing business.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion a strong safety-first culture across all production teams.
• Ensure compliance with all site health and safety policies and procedures.
• Lead accident investigations, risk assessments, and corrective actions.
• Act as a role model for safe working practices.

Quality & Food Safety

• Take ownership of product quality and department compliance during your shift.
• Ensure quality systems and CCP checks are completed to the highest standards.
• Investigate non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
• Work closely with Technical and Site leadership teams to drive quality culture initiatives.

Operational Performance & Customer Service

• Deliver production plans while maintaining service levels and operational targets.
• Communicate effectively regarding shortages and production issues.
• Collaborate with senior management, commercial, and finance teams to support customer satisfaction.
• Manage all aspects of employee performance, development, and engagement.
• Coach and develop Supervisors and high-potential employees.
• Lead performance reviews, absence management, disciplinary processes, and investigations.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and high-performing team culture.
• Develop problem-solving capabilities across teams.
• Work collaboratively with managers across the site to achieve business objectives.
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

We're looking for a confident leader who thrives in a fast-moving manufacturing environment and can inspire teams to deliver exceptional results.

Essential Experience & Skills:

• Proven experience as a Shift Manager or Manufacturing Manager within an FMCG manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience in a high-risk/high-care food manufacturing setting.
• Strong people management and leadership skills.
• Sound understanding of food safety, compliance, and health & safety legislation.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of operational cost drivers.
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and web-based management systems.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• BRC and retail customer audit experience.
• What We're Looking For
• A self-motivated and proactive leader.
• Someone who leads by example and motivates others to succeed.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent relationship-building capabilities.
• A collaborative approach with a passion for continuous improvement.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re passionate about food manufacturing, operational excellence, and developing high-performing teams, we’d love to hear from you.