Shift Manager

Rise Technical Recruitment; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Shift Manager in Burton upon Trent to lead daily operations in a food processing facility. The ideal candidate will have strong food hygiene knowledge and leadership abilities. This role offers a salary of £40,000-£49,000, with opportunities for career progression and training. The Shift Manager will oversee key operations, ensuring compliance with food safety standards while managing a team to meet production goals.

Benefits

Career Progression

Training

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of food hygiene, HACCP, and food safety compliance.
• Experienced in goods-in, dispatch, and stock management.
• Strong people management and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily AM shift operations (Mon-Fri, 5am-3pm).
• Manage and support supervisors, team leaders, and operators.
• Oversee goods-in, daily dispatch, and stock take accountability.

Skills

Food hygiene knowledge

HACCP compliance

People management

Job description

Shift Manager

Commutable from Burton on Trent, Litchfield, Coalville, Hatton, Derby, Willington, Ashby de-la-Zouch and Tamworth

40,000- 49,000 + Mon-Fri (5am-3pm) + Career Progression + Training

Exciting opportunity for someone looking to make a real difference in their role, with the chance to progress and play a key part in the company's long-term growth plans.

The business is seeking a forward-thinking leader with a strong background in food or meat processing, who can oversee daily operations, drive performance, and ensure compliance with food safety standards while supporting the wider business strategy.

In this role, you'll lead the AM shift, managing supervisors and operators while ensuring production plans are met across quality, efficiency, and output. You'll also oversee goods-in, daily dispatch, and stock take activities.

Reporting directly to the Production Manager, you'll gain senior-level exposure and the opportunity to step up when required, giving you a clear pathway for career progression.

This role is ideal for someone who is ambitious, hands-on, and driven, who is excited by both the challenge of leading people and the opportunity to advance their career in a fast-paced food production environment.

The Role:

• Lead daily AM shift operations (Mon-Fri, 5am-3pm)
• Manage and support supervisors, team leaders, and operators
• Oversee goods-in, daily dispatch, and stock take accountability

The Candidate:

• Strong knowledge of food hygiene, HACCP, and food safety compliance
• Experienced in goods-in, dispatch, and stock management
• Strong people management and coaching skills

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Mark Wild at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications, and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.