Shift Production Manager

CV Consulting Ltd; Corby; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in the UK is seeking a Shift Production Manager for the night shift. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership in chilled food production and a strong ability to drive performance and manage a sizable team. This role offers an opportunity for career progression in a dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Benefits

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of production processes.
• Experience managing teams in high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop team through mentorship and motivation.
• Drive performance using KPI tracking.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership in FMCG or food manufacturing

Understanding of processes from raw material to finished product

Managing teams in high-pressure environments

Knowledge of Lean tools and methodologies

Confidence to chair meetings

Health & Safety auditing experience

Job description

Overview

Shift Production Manager - Night Shift

Location: Corby

Salary: £55,000 + Benefits

Are you a driven Production Shift Manager ready to lead from the front? Join a thriving, fast-paced food manufacturing business where your impact won’t go unnoticed. We're looking for a results-focused leader to take charge of the night shift, drive performance, and inspire a team towards operational excellence.

This is your chance to be part of a growing, dynamic company where continuous improvement is the heartbeat of the operation. As Shift Production Manager, you'll play a critical role in shaping the site's future, with real opportunities for career progression and development.

You'll be responsible for leading a high-performing team in a chilled, high-risk food production environment. You'll oversee a team of 4 direct reports and lead a wider team of up to 100. Your mission? Maximise efficiency, maintain high standards, and drive a culture of excellence.

Commutable from: Kettering, Northampton, Thrapston, Leicester, Market Harborough

Ideal for: Production Shift Manager, Production Area Manager, Business Unit Leader, Production Manager, Production Team Leader

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop your team - mentor, motivate, and manage
• Drive performance through KPI tracking and improvement initiatives
• Support strategic plans to optimise site performance
• Embed Lean Manufacturing practices: 5S, Kaizen, Kanban
• Deliver on budget, cost control, and productivity targets
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and food safety regulations
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and high standards

What You'll Bring

• Proven leadership in FMCG or food manufacturing, preferably in chilled, high-risk environments
• Strong understanding of raw material to finished product processes
• A track record of successfully managing teams in high-pressure environments
• Knowledge of Lean tools and methodologies
• Confidence to chair meetings and drive team engagement
• Health & Safety and auditing experience

Opportunity & Culture

This business is not standing still. With big growth plans and a focus on building future leadership from within, now is the perfect time to come on board. If you're ambitious, resilient, and ready to lead a team through the next stage of operational excellence - we want to hear from you.