Shift Manager

Northwood; Oldham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Shift Manager to join their growing Production team in Oldham. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team in a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment, ensuring that health and safety standards, production output, and quality are consistently met. With a rotating shift pattern, you will develop your skills while motivating your team to exceed targets. Join this family-owned company that values quality, service, and diversity, and take the next step in your career today!

Benefits

Company pension

Life assurance

Free products

On-site parking

Discounts on retail

Wellness programs

Early access to pay schemes

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team of at least 20 people in a manufacturing environment.
• Preferred qualifications in health and safety management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a production team to achieve targets and uphold safety standards.
• Oversee staffing levels and manage daily operations effectively.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Knowledge of TPM/lean manufacturing

Experience in FMCG manufacturing

Problem-solving skills

Excellent time management

Qualifications in people management

Education

Qualifications in people management

Job description

Join to apply for the Shift Manager role at Northwood.

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants.

Join to apply for the Shift Manager role at Northwood.

About The Role

Bring your FMCG manufacturing and people management expertise to a company that encourages you to develop your skills as you develop your team. Whether you’re a Shift Manager looking for a change or a Team Leader aiming to step up, we want to hear from you!

We are recruiting a Shift Manager for our growing Production team at our site in Royton, Oldham.

This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your skills by ensuring health and safety standards, production output, quality, and efficiency are achieved on your shift, while motivating and developing your team to exceed targets.

Our Shift Managers work a rotating 3-shift pattern: AM, PM & Nights.

Job Responsibilities

• Team Management: Lead and motivate a production team to achieve targets, maximize efficiency, minimize costs, and uphold safety and quality standards. Manage daily SOR meetings to foster open communication and teamwork.
• Shift Management: Oversee staffing levels, including holiday requests, complete crewing sheets accurately, and communicate resource availability across departments.
• Performance Management: Communicate performance targets clearly and take responsibility for meeting them.
• Team Development: Use performance frameworks to develop team members, ensure proper training, and verify sign-off documentation.
• Compliance: Adhere to all legal and company regulations, including health, safety, and environmental standards. Coordinate with Quality Department on QC procedures.
• Collaboration: Work with Engineering, Quality, H&S, Stores, and HR to optimize production efficiency.

This role suits candidates with FMCG manufacturing experience and leadership in roles such as Shift Manager, Team Leader, or Production Manager. Apply today to start your new career!

Essential Skills

• Supervisory experience leading at least 20 people
• Knowledge of TPM/lean manufacturing
• Experience in FMCG manufacturing
• Problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management
• Qualifications in people management and health & safety are preferred

About Northwood

Northwood is a family-owned group specializing in manufacturing, supply, and transportation of paper hygiene and wiping products for both B2B and consumer markets. We are committed to quality, market-leading service, and diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Free products and on-site parking
• Discounts on retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms
• Wellness programs including Employee Assistance and OnDemand GP
• Early access to pay schemes