Shift Engineering Supervisor

Manpower 2Sisters; Dronfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company located in Dronfield is seeking a Shift Engineering Supervisor to lead a team of skilled engineers. Responsibilities include managing shift handovers, contributing to operations meetings, and overseeing breakdown responses to ensure optimal productivity. The ideal candidate will have experience in food manufacturing, strong leadership abilities, and excellent problem-solving skills. The position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including up to 35 days of annual leave and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

Up to 35 days Annual Leave

Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme

Company Pension Scheme

Boparan Restaurant Group Discount

Cycle2Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in food manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Solid understanding of maintenance systems and engineering processes.
• Proactive problem solver in a dynamic production setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage shift handovers and communicate priorities.
• Attend daily operational meetings.
• Oversee breakdown responses to minimize downtime.
• Drive preventative maintenance for reliability.
• Lead and motivate the engineering team.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem solving

Communication

Job description

Shift Engineering Supervisor

Location: Gunstones Bakery, Dronfield

Working Hours: 4 on / 4 off, 12-hour shifts (6am-6pm)

Salary: Competitive Salary + benefits

About Us

Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across 16 sites. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our retail and food service customers, including major retailers like Aldi, Asda, Co-op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrison's, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose.

The Role

As a Shift Engineering Supervisor, you'll take ownership of engineering performance across your shift - leading, supporting, and developing a team of skilled engineers in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Your responsibilities will include :

• Managing shift handovers, ensuring clear communication of priorities and actions.
• Attending and contributing to daily operational meetings.
• Overseeing breakdown response, prioritising engineering resources effectively to minimise downtime.
• Driving preventative maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and performance.
• Leading and motivating your team - balancing people management (around 90% of the role) with hands‑on technical support when required.

About You

• Proven experience within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills – able to coach, motivate and develop your team.
• Solid understanding of maintenance systems, reliability, and engineering processes.
• A proactive problem solver who thrives in a fast‑paced, dynamic production setting.
• Excellent communicator, capable of collaborating across departments and influencing outcomes.

Why Join Us?

• Work for one of the UK's largest food manufacturers with a proud legacy – from launching the UK’s first ready meals to driving modern innovation.
• Be part of a team that values integrity, respect, and continuous improvement.
• Work in a collaborative, values‑driven environment where your voice matters.
• Enjoy a competitive salary, opportunities for real career development and a benefits package that includes:
• Up to 35 days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid, offering confidential support services 365 days a year
• Company Pension Scheme
• Boparan Restaurant Group Discount
• Cycle2Work Scheme