Shift Leader

TipTopJob; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Development opportunities

ILM Level 3/5 qualification

Job summary

TipTopJob in Doncaster, United Kingdom is seeking a Shift Manager in food manufacturing to support the Production Manager in overseeing daily operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, on-time delivery and quality standards.

You will lead a team on the shop floor, drive continuous improvement, monitor KPIs like OEE and waste, coordinate with QA, and implement HACCP/GMP practices. This is a permanent role with development opportunities and a shift allowance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food safety regulations and GMP.
• Proven leadership and team management abilities.
• Ability to solve problems under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities on the floor.
• Ensure production targets (volume, OEE, yield, efficiency) are met.
• Monitor workflow and adjust schedules as needed.
• Reduce downtime and improve productivity.
• Coordinate with QA for HACCP, GMP and regulatory compliance.
• Report KPIs and maintain production documentation.

Skills

Food Safety Regulations

Leadership / People Management

Problem Solving under pressure

Production planning

Lean manufacturing principles

Good communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Food Technology

Industrial Engineering

Manufacturing/Production Engineering

Job description

Location: Coulman Road, Thorne, Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Salary : Up to A GBP 50K dependent on experience

Vacancy Type: Permanent

A Shift Manager in food manufacturing supports the Production Manager in overseeing daily manufacturing operations to ensure products are made safely, efficiently, on time, and within quality standards.

Production Operations

• Supervise daily production activities on the floor.
• Ensure production targets (volume, OEE, yield, efficiency) are met.
• Monitor workflow and adjust schedules as needed.
• Reduce downtime and improve productivity.

Food Safety and Quality Compliance

• Ensure compliance with:
• HACCP
• GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• FDA / local food regulations
• ISO / FSSC standards (if applicable)
• Monitor hygiene, sanitation, and CCPs (Critical Control Points)
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance teams

Team Management

• Supervise line leaders and production staff and Dispatch Operations.
• Conduct shift briefings.
• Train employees on SOPs and safety procedures.
• Handle attendance, discipline, and performance issues.

Inventory and Materials Control

• Coordinate raw material availability.
• Minimise waste and product loss.
• Monitor packaging material usage.
• Ensure outload of materials are conducted in a timely manner to achieve on time in full KPIs.

Equipment and Maintenance

• Ensure machinery is operating properly.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance.
• Report breakdowns and reduce production delays.
• Report shortages predicted to enable this to be managed with customers.

Reporting and Documentation

• Maintain production reports.
• Track KPIs (OEE, yield, downtime, OTIS, waste).
• Prepare daily/weekly performance summaries.
• Manage 121s for direct line reports.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Leadership and people management.
• Problem:solving under pressure.
• Understanding of production and dispatch planning.
• Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Good communication skills.

Educational Background

• Bachelors degree in Food Science
• Food Technology
• Industrial Engineering
• Manufacturing/Production Engineering
• 3:5 years experience in food manufacturing and Dispatch Operations.

Shifts Are The Following

Monday to Friday

Occasional weekend work during peak seasons

Shifts

40 hours per week with one hour for lunch unpaid

Rotating

• 08.30 : 17.30 Week 1
• 11.00 : 20.00 Week 2
• 15.00 : Finish (1am usually) Week 3

When working 15.00 onwards shift allowance of A GBP 100 will be provided per week.

CMI / ILM Level 3 / 5 qualification post 6 months service with huge development opportunities.