Shift Manager - Technical

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

Job summary

A food manufacturing company based in Cheshire is seeking an experienced Shift Manager - Technical. The role involves leading a multifunctional technical team to ensure food safety, quality, and compliance. Responsibilities include managing audits, supporting continuous improvement, and ensuring all products meet regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will have strong technical leadership experience in FMCG environments and a relevant degree. This position offers up to £55,000 along with benefits.

Benefits

Benefits package

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.
• Confident managing audits, KPIs, and technical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a site technical team.
• Ensure products meet safety and quality standards.
• Drive compliance with food safety and quality standards.
• Manage site risks and non-conformances.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Technical leadership

Food safety management

Quality assurance

Compliance management

Change management

Education

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

Job description

Job Title: Shift Manager - Technical

Location: Cheshire

Salary: Up to £55,000 + benefits

Sector: Food Manufacturing

A highly regarded food manufacturing business based 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 under 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, trends, complaints and non-conformances
• 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

• 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.