Shift Manager

Ambitions Personnel; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Shift Manager in Greater Lincolnshire to oversee a production team in the FMCG sector. You will lead operations by managing schedules, training employees, and ensuring safety standards are upheld. Ideal candidates will have experience in food or pet food manufacturing, as well as HACCP L2 and IOSH qualifications. This role includes a 4 on 4 off shift pattern or 6am – 6pm and 6pm – 6am schedules.

Qualifications

• Experience in the FMCG industry with a focus on manufacturing.
• Ability to lead production teams and oversee staff performance.
• Experience in creating schedules and managing attendance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee employees and delegate tasks effectively.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings for communication of goals.
• Maintain safety procedures and report any issues.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

HACCP L2

IOSH Managing Safety

Job description

Are you an experienced Shift Manager working in the FMCG industry, looking for your next career move?

Do you have experience in leading a production team to deliver results and meet targets?

Reporting to the Operations Manager, your role will be to provide leadership and direction to shift operatives. You will need to have a can-do attitude and thrive in a fast-paced environment, building relationships with the team and communicating with wider parts of the business and departments.

Your main duties will include:

• Oversee employees, ensure they perform duties correctly, and delegate tasks based on skills and needs.
• Create shift schedules, monitor attendance, train new hires, provide coaching, and address performance issues.
• Enforce company policies, safety procedures, and health standards, and report any transgressions.
• Conducting pre-shift meetings to communicate goals and updates.
• Communicating with the next shift to ensure a smooth handover.
• Assisting with hiring and performance evaluations.
• Troubleshooting equipment or other issues that arise.
• Maintaining a clean and organised work environment.

We are looking for someone who has experience in the manufacturing industry, preferably in food, pet food or FMCG. If you have HACCP L2 and IOSH managing safety, this would be advantageous.

Working a 4 on 4 off shift pattern or 6am – 6pm and 6pm – 6am, you will need to have your own transport as the factory is not accessible via pubic transport.

Contact us today to apply!

This role would suit someone who has worked as a Shift Supervisor/Shift leader/Shift Manager/Team Leader/FMCG before.