Shift Manager

Morgan Ryder Associates; England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in England is seeking a Shift Manager to lead, inspire, and drive a dedicated production team. Your role will involve ensuring compliance with regulated manufacturing standards while fostering a positive workplace culture. The ideal candidate has experience in regulated environments, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to safety. Competitive salary with guaranteed rise after 6 months and attractive perks await you.

Benefits

Competitive salary with a guaranteed rise after 6 months

No weekend working

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme (4% employee / 3% employer)

Private medical cover & free eye care tests

Regular social & charity events

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (food, pharma, medical devices, or similar).
• Proven leadership ability-coaching and motivating teams to success.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop your shift team to achieve high levels of performance and engagement.
• Ensure compliance with regulated manufacturing standards, food safety, and site procedures.
• Oversee production output, efficiency, and time management to meet targets.

Skills

Leadership ability

Organisational skills

Time management

Knowledge of health & safety practices

Compliance with regulated standards

Job description

Shift Manager

Lead, Inspire, Deliver

Wardle, Nantwich | £34,009 (rising to £37,011 after 6 months)

Alternating shifts: 6am-2pm (Mon-Fri) / 2pm-10pm (Mon-Thu)

Are you a people-first leader with experience in regulated manufacturing? This is your opportunity to take charge of a dedicated production team, drive performance, and join a forward-thinking food manufacturing business that puts quality, safety, and people at the heart of everything it does.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary with a guaranteed rise after 6 months
• No weekend working - enjoy your Friday and Saturday evenings free
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays (with Christmas shutdown included)
• Pension scheme (4% employee / 3% employer)
• Private medical cover (after 6 months, every 2 years) & free eye care tests
• Regular social & charity events - be part of a supportive, team-driven culture

What You'll Do:

• Lead, motivate, and develop your shift team to achieve high levels of performance and engagement
• Ensure compliance with regulated manufacturing standards, food safety, and site procedures
• Oversee production output, efficiency, and time management to meet targets and customer requirements
• Drive efficiency, improvements, health & safety awareness, and maintain a safe and positive workplace for your team
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, sharing ideas and making an impact

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (food, pharma, medical devices, or similar)
• Proven leadership ability-coaching and motivating teams to success
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Solid understanding of workplace health & safety practices
• Knowledge of BRC standards is a bonus, but not essential (full training provided)

This role is more than just managing a shift, it's about leading people, ensuring compliance, and making a real difference in a regulated manufacturing setting. Apply today and take your next big career step.

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our success as a DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.