Shift Production Manager (Food Manufacturing)

D R Newitt & Associates; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG Food Manufacturer in the UK is looking for a Shift Production Manager to oversee a team of supervisors and production staff. This pivotal role involves managing daily operations, driving improvements, and ensuring safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates have experience in food manufacturing and strong leadership skills. The job offers a salary range of £45,000 - £50,000 along with a 25% shift premium and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Shift Production Manager in food manufacturing.
• Ability to lead a large team effectively.
• Proven track record in driving operational improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of production staff.
• Take ownership of daily operations and meet production targets.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal performance.
• Monitor KPIs and minimize downtime.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Operational Improvement

Safety Standards

Quality Control

Job description

Overview

A Leading FMCG Food Manufacturer is currently recruiting for a Shift Production Manager / Production Shift Manager to lead a team of three supervisors + 70 indirect. This is a unique chance to lead from the front, implement improvements, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of production operations. The shift pattern will be a rotation of Days and Nights which includes 2 weekends off per month. Salary £45,000 - £50,000, 25% Shift Premium, benefits.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop a team of production staff, fostering a high-performance culture
• Take full ownership of daily operations on your shift, ensuring production targets are met while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, identifying areas for operational enhancement and implementing sustainable solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—planning, quality, and maintenance—to ensure seamless operations and optimal performance
• Monitor and report on KPIs, ensuring a proactive approach to problem-solving and minimising downtime

Requirements / Qualifications

You will ideally be a Shift Production Manager used to leading a large team within a food manufacturing environment.

How to apply

To apply please email a cv