Shift Production Manager

Mission Resourcing Ltd; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Tonbridge is seeking a Shift Production Manager to lead operations in a high-volume production environment. This hands-on leadership role involves managing a team, ensuring production targets are met, and maintaining quality standards. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in food & drink or FMCG manufacturing and strong people management skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £38,000 – £42,000, with an excellent work-life balance through a 4 on/4 off shift pattern.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Strong work-life balance

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Shift Manager / Production Manager within Food & Drink or FMCG manufacturing.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.
• Strong people management skills with a confident, fair leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and manage Production Team Members on shift.
• Ensure daily production targets, quality standards, and food safety requirements are met.
• Drive performance, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the shift.
• Act as the senior point of contact on shift, escalating issues where required.

Skills

People management skills

Experience in food & drink manufacturing

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Shift Production Manager

8am – 8pm | 4 days on, 4 days off

Salary: £38,000 – £42,000 DOE

An established and fast-paced FMCG food manufacturing business in Kent is looking to appoint a Production Shift Manager to lead operations on shift within a high-volume production environment.

This is a hands‑on leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives in a busy, ever‑changing food & drink manufacturing setting and enjoys managing people as much as processes.

The Role

• Lead, motivate, and manage Production Team Members on shift
• Ensure daily production targets, quality standards, and food safety requirements are met
• Drive performance, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the shift
• Maintain a safe, compliant, and well‑organised production environment
• Act as the senior point of contact on shift, escalating issues where required

About You

• Essential: Proven experience as a Shift Manager / Production Manager within Food & Drink or FMCG manufacturing
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑volume production environment
• Strong people management skills with a confident, fair leadership style
• Desirable: Experience managing HR processes, including absence management, performance issues, and disciplinary procedures
• Able to lead by example and remain calm under pressure

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £38,000 – £42,000, depending on experience
• 4 on / 4 off shift pattern offering excellent work‑life balance
• Opportunity to join a well‑established manufacturing operation with strong standards and pace

Please note: Applications must come from candidates with Food & Drink or FMCG production experience. Applications outside of this sector will not be suitable.