Shift Production Manager

Gi Group; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a PM Shift Production Manager to lead production operations in a food manufacturing environment. The role involves managing a high-performing team to achieve production targets and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of relevant experience and strong leadership skills. Competitive salary and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent understanding of manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the shift to achieve production targets.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health standards.
• Drive waste reduction and cost control initiatives.

Skills

Leadership skills

People management

Food safety knowledge

Problem-solving

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Education

Level 3 Food Safety and HACCP certification

Job description

Are you a dynamic and experienced leader with a passion for food manufacturing and operational excellence? We're looking for a PM Shift Production Manager to join our site leadership team and take ownership of performance, quality, safety, and people management across the evening shift.

About the Role

As PM Shift Production Manager, you'll be responsible for leading a high-performing team to deliver against production targets while maintaining the highest standards in food safety, quality, and health & safety. Reporting directly to the Factory Manager, you'll play a key role in driving continuous improvement and fostering a culture of accountability and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the shift to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly production targets.
• Coach and develop supervisors and team members to build capability and drive performance.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, food safety, and health & safety standards.
• Drive waste reduction and cost control initiatives.
• Maintain accurate documentation for traceability and audit compliance.
• Manage employee relations, including absence, discipline, and grievance processes.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Quality teams to resolve issues and implement improvements.
• Champion continuous improvement and forward planning across the shift.
• Ensure all training and development needs are met, including PDPs for direct reports.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Level 3 Food Safety and HACCP certification.
• Excellent understanding of manufacturing processes and cost drivers.
• Proven ability to drive standards, solve problems, and lead by example.
• Strong communication skills and IT proficiency.
• Commercial and financial awareness.

Key Behaviours

• Approachable, flexible, and proactive.
• Clear communicator with a "can-do" attitude.
• Detail-oriented and analytical.
• Committed to continuous improvement and team development.

Ready to take the next step in your career?

Apply now to join a fast-paced, quality-driven environment where your leadership will make a real impact.

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group of companies includes Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Ltd, Gi Recruitment Ltd, Draefern Ltd, Excel Resourcing (Recruitment Consultants) Ltd, Gi Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Ltd, Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd, TACK TMI UK Ltd, TACK International Ltd, Grafton Professional Staffing Ltd, Encore Personnel Services Ltd, Gi Group Staffing Solutions Ltd and Gi Group Ireland Ltd. Gi Group Staffing Solutions Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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