Shift Manager

Henderson Brown Recruitment; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £45,000-£48,800

10% Annual Bonus

Permanent, full-time

Job summary

Henderson Brown Recruitment is seeking an experienced Shift Manager to join a market-leading food manufacturer in the UK. You will take ownership of a busy production shift, lead Production Team Leaders, and oversee around 55 operatives and technicians, delivering targets while upholding food safety and quality.

You’ll drive performance, coach your team, manage labour and attendance, and work closely with Engineering, Planning, Technical and Logistics to maintain high H&S standards.

Qualifications

• Leadership and people management experience.
• Strong Health & Safety knowledge and HACCP understanding.
• Experience driving performance and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead Production Team Leaders and shift teams to deliver plans safely and on time.
• Drive continuous improvement, reduce waste, and optimise productivity.
• Coach, develop and manage attendance and performance of the team.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Health & Safety

Continuous Improvement

Decision making

Education

IOSH/NEBOSH

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

HACCP

Job description

Are you an experienced Shift Manager looking to join a successful food manufacturer where you can genuinely make a difference?

We’re recruiting for a market-leading manufacturer supplying many of the UK’s biggest retailers and brands. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a busy production shift, lead a large team and play a key role in driving performance, safety and continuous improvement.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll manage Production Team Leaders and oversee a team of around 55 Operatives and Technicians. You’ll be responsible for delivering production targets, developing your people and ensuring the highest standards of food safety, quality and operational performance.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading and developing Production Team Leaders and shift teams.
• Delivering production plans safely, on time and to quality standards.
• Driving continuous improvement and reducing waste.
• Managing labour, productivity and shift performance.
• Coaching, developing and motivating your team.
• Managing performance, attendance and people development.
• Working closely with Engineering, Planning, Technical and Logistics.
• Maintaining excellent Health & Safety and Food Safety standards.

What we’re looking for

• Previous Shift Management experience within food manufacturing, FMCG or a fast-paced production environment.
• Experience leading Team Leaders and large operational teams.
• Strong people management and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety, Quality and Food Safety.
• Experience improving performance, efficiency or productivity.
• A confident decision maker who enjoys developing people.

Desirable

• IOSH or NEBOSH.
• HACCP or Food Safety qualifications.
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience.
• Experience within an automated manufacturing environment.

What’s on offer

• Salary of £45,000 - £48,800
• 10% Annual Bonus
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Excellent long-term career development opportunities.

Join a growing business that invests in its people and promotes from within.