Shift Manager Technical

Alaska Black; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected food manufacturing company in Cheshire is seeking an experienced Shift Manager – Technical to join its site leadership team. In this pivotal role, you will lead a multifunctional technical team ensuring the consistent delivery of food safety and quality across the operation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical leadership within FMCG environments and a solid understanding of regulatory compliance. This opportunity offers a competitive salary of up to £55,000 plus benefits, within a well-invested site.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a technical leadership role within FMCG food manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of food safety, quality, legality, and compliance across the supply chain.
• Experience working in high-risk / high-care environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and manage a site technical team and support talent development.
• Ensure the manufacture of safe and quality products that meet regulatory requirements.
• Drive compliance to food safety, health & safety, and site technical standards.

Skills

Technical leadership in FMCG food manufacturing

Food safety compliance

Audit management

Analytical skills

Change management

Education

Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Engineering, or Manufacturing

Job description

Job Title : Shift Manager – Technical

Location : Cheshire

Salary : Up to £55,000 + benefits

Sector : Food Manufacturing

A highly regarded food manufacturing business western in Cheshire is seeking an experienced Shift Manager – Technical to join its site leadership team. This is a key role responsible for leading a multifunctional technical team and ensuring the consistent delivery of food safety, quality, legality and integrity across the operation, in line with Morrisons Manufacturing and site technical standards.

Reporting to the Site Manager and working undersouth the guidance of the Technical Manager, you will provide strong technical leadership, support production operations, manage supplier performance and play a critical role in maintaining site compliance, accreditations and audit readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and manage a site technical team, supporting recruitment, talent development and performance management
• Ensure the manufacture of safe, legal and quality products, meeting customer and regulatory requirements
• Drive compliance to food safety, health & safety, quality and site technical standards
• Proactively manage site risks_CONFIGURATION, trends, complaints and non-con formances
• Manage internal audits, process validations and site document control
• Support and influence continuous improvement across people, processes and systems
• Actively contribute to site accreditations and crisis management activities, including product recalls
• Work collaboratively with operations, engineering, NPD, hygiene, HR, commercial teams and external stakeholders
• Support cost control, budget management and stock optimisation initiatives

About You.XRust

• Proven experience in a technical leadership role within FMCG food manufacturing
• Strong understanding of food safety, quality, legality and compliance across the supply chain
• Experience working in high-risk / high-care environments (where applicable)
• Confident managing audits, KPIs and technical systems
• Able to lead change, manage data effectively and prioritise workloads
• Investigative, analytical and decisive with a proactive mindset
• Degree qualified in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Engineering, Manufacturing or similar (desirable)

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well‑invested site and play a pivotal role in driving technical standards and continuous improvement within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment