Shift Manager
Noble Foods Ltd
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Job summary
Noble Foods is seeking a driven Shift Manager to oversee production at our Leicester site. Reporting to the Production Manager, this hands-on leadership role focuses on safe, compliant, and efficient operations while maintaining food safety, quality, and team performance.
You will lead a shift to deliver on-time, quality products for customers, drive improvements in performance, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
Qualifications
- You are a proactive leader with strong operational mindset and a passion for delivering results through people.
- Proven experience as a Team Leader or Shift Manager in food production.
- Background in food production or manufacturing.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
- KPI-driven with focus on performance improvement.
- Ability to collaborate with Technical and Engineering teams.
- Knowledge of production processes and business procedures.
- High-care operations experience is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Lead the production team to deliver a safe working environment for employees and visitors.
- Ensure all products meet food safety, legal, and company standards.
- Deliver manufacturing plans in line with targets for cost, quality, and delivery.
- Monitor and report daily and weekly KPIs through structured meetings.
- Drive improvements in operational performance.
- Lead, coach, and develop team members through reviews, PDPs, and training.
- Create a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
- Promote clear communication across all site colleagues.
- Build an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and contributes.
- Deliver labour and yield within agreed targets.
- Support factory improvement initiatives (safety, quality, efficiency, people).
- Ensure production operates within agreed resources and timelines.
- Champion a strong health & safety culture and ensure compliance with legislation.
- Identify risks, implement controls, and elevate issues effectively.
Skills
Job description
Noble Foods is a family-owned company which began in 1920 and includes successful milling, poultry, agriculture, and consumer foods businesses. Within this, Noble Foods owns several successful brands, including the UK’s biggest free-range egg brand the Happy Egg co., Big & Fresh and Purely Organic.
In a recent survey by Best Companies we were rated as one of the Top 10 companies to work for in the Food and Drink industry.
Noble Foods is a family-owned company which began in 1920 and includes successful milling, poultry, agriculture, and consumer foods businesses. Within this, Noble Foods owns several successful brands, including the UK’s biggest free-range egg brand the Happy Egg co., Big & Fresh and Purely Organic.
In a recent survey by Best Companies we were rated as one of the Top 10 companies to work for in the Food and Drink industry.
37.5 hours :
Mon-Fri 2pm – 10pm
Full-Time Permanent
£38,000
Leicester
We’re looking for a driven and capable Shift Manager to oversee production at our Leicester production site.
Reporting to the Production Manager, this is a hands‑on leadership role focused on delivering safe, compliant, and efficient operations while maintaining the highest standards in food safety, quality, and team performance.
You’ll play a key role in leading a shift to produce on time quality products for our customers, improving operational performance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
- Lead the production team to deliver a safe working environment for employees and visitors
- Ensure all products meet food safety, legal, and company standards
- Deliver manufacturing plans in line with targets for cost, quality, and delivery
- Monitor and report daily and weekly KPIs through structured meetings
- Drive improvements in operational performance
- Lead, coach, and develop team members through reviews, PDPs, and training
- Create a culture of continuous improvement and high performance
- Promote clear communication across all site colleagues
- Build an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and contributes
- Deliver labour and yield within agreed targets
- Support and implement factory improvement initiatives (safety, quality, efficiency, people)
- Ensure production operates within agreed resources and timelines
- Implement company policies, legal requirements, and industry standards
- Maintain customer specifications and quality standards
- Ensure compliance with environmental policies and sustainability initiatives
- Support food safety by preventing and reporting risks or contamination
- Champion a strong health & safety culture and ensure compliance with legislation
- Identify risks, implement controls, and elevate issues effectively
- Promote environmental responsibility, sustainability, and ethical practices
- Engage stakeholders to support social and environmental initiatives
You are a proactive leader with a strong operational mindset and a passion for delivering results through people.
- Proven experience as a Team Leader ready for their next step or as a Shift Manager
- Background in food production or manufacturing
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent communication and organisational abilities
- KPI-driven with a focus on performance improvement
- Ability to collaborate with Technical and Engineering teams
- Knowledge of production processes and business procedures
- High-care operations experience (desirable but not essential)
- Encourages teamwork and cross‑functional collaboration
- Promotes ownership, innovation, and accountability
- Supports others and builds confidence within the team
- Takes initiative to improve both self and business performance
- Demonstrates respect, integrity, and trust in all interactions
- Strives for excellence with a clear vision for success
This is an opportunity to take a leadership role in a fast‑paced production environment where your impact will be visible and valued. You’ll be part of a team committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement while developing your own leadership capabilities.
- Free hot drinks on shift
- Service Awards
- Enhanced paternity and maternity
- Free life insurance
- Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme
- Access to Perkbox with a variety of discounts including a monthly freebie from Greggs or Café Nero
- Discounted eggs and chicken
- A Celebration day after 1 years service enjoy an extra day off to celebrate a life event, such as your birthday
- Access to DigiCare + - Annual Health Check, Digital GP Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Health Opinion and Mental Health Consultations.
- Discounted Gym Memberships
- Free Eye Test every two years
- Discounted mobile phone contracts
- Share in our success with the People Partnership - after 6 months service you will be eligible for a yearly bonus
- Additional Allowances for First Aiders and Mental Health First Aiders
- Wellness programme
- Employee Charity Matching Scheme
If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment.
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