Shift Manager

Empower Talent; Livingston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking FMCG manufacturer in Livingston is looking for a Manufacturing Shift Manager for their night operations. This leadership role ensures production targets are met while adhering to safety and quality standards. Candidates should have strong people management skills and a background in manufacturing leadership, with familiarity in fast-paced environments. The position offers a competitive salary of £35,000-£40,000 and several benefits, including pension contributions and annual leave.

Benefits

24 days annual leave

Company pension – 4% employer contribution

Life assurance (4x base salary)

Sick pay & Employee Assistance Programme

Perks at Work – discounts with major retailers

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a manufacturing/production leadership role.
• Experience with fast-paced FMCG environments.
• Food manufacturing or BRC background would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and support your team to achieve operational KPIs.
• Oversee hygiene processes to ensure compliance.
• Manage team training and development.

Skills

Strong people management skills

Previous experience in a manufacturing/production leadership role

Familiarity with fast‑paced FMCG environments

Excellent organisational skills

Good IT proficiency, especially with Excel

Experience with 24/7 shifts

Tools

SAP

MRP systems

Excel

Job description

Manufacturing Shift Manager - Night Shift

Location: West Lothian
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 DOE + Benefits
Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off | 12-hour nights (7pm-7am)
Employment Type: Full-time | Permanent

Empower Talent is recruiting on behalf of a forward-thinking FMCG manufacturing business currently undergoing strong growth and innovation. With product quality, wellbeing, and customer satisfaction at the core of their ethos, this business is leading the way in its sector – and now offers a brilliant opportunity for a driven Shift Manager to join their night operations team.

This is a key leadership position on site, responsible for ensuring production targets are met while maintaining the highest standards in safety, quality, and team performance. You'll be the senior contact during night operations, taking ownership of site performance and incident management during out-of-hours periods.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and support your team to achieve operational KPIs and engagement goals
• Oversee hygiene and changeover processes to ensure efficiency and compliance
• Manage team training and development in line with operational requirements
• Maintain a safe working environment through strong adherence to health & safety standards
• Conduct investigations and lead on incident reporting where necessary
• Champion GMP and “clean as you go” practices to meet hygiene standards
• Control raw material usage using SAP and contribute to cost-saving initiatives
• Monitor and report on shift performance, conduct thorough handovers, and escalate issues appropriately
• Deliver production in line with the supply chain plan and proactively resolve issues
• Support and lead CI projects across the manufacturing function

What We're Ideally Looking For

• Strong people management skills – able to engage, drive performance and develop others
• Previous experience in a manufacturing/production leadership role (minimum 2 years)
• Familiarity with fast‑paced FMCG environments
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and lead a team effectively
• Good IT proficiency, especially with Excel
• Experience working 24/7 shifts or 12‑hour shift patterns
• Food manufacturing or BRC background
• MRP system experience

What's in it for You

• Competitive salary £35,000–£40,000 DOE
• 24 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Company pension – 4% employer contribution
• Life assurance (4x base salary)
• Sick pay & Employee Assistance Programme (including online GP access)
• Perks at Work – discounts with major retailers
• Free on‑site parking

This role would suit an experienced Shift or Production Manager – or a skilled Supervisor ready to step into a larger leadership role. If you're looking to make a real impact in a growing and values‑led business, we'd love to hear from you.