Shift Production Manager – Night Shift

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

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Corby is looking for a Night Shift Production Manager to lead and inspire a team in a fast-paced environment. You will drive performance through KPI tracking, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and implement Lean Manufacturing practices. Ideal candidates will have proven leadership experience in chilled food manufacturing and a track record of managing high-pressure teams. This role offers an opportunity for significant career progression within a growing business.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in chilled, high-risk food manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of raw material to finished product processes.
• Experience managing teams in high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop your team – mentor, motivate, and manage.
• Drive performance through KPI tracking and improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership in FMCG or food manufacturing

Lean tools and methodologies

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Overview

Shift Production Manager – Night Shift – Location: Corby | Salary: £55,000 + Benefits | Industry: FMCG / Chilled Food Manufacturing

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.

The Opportunity: 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. Reporting directly to the Site Manager, 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop your team – mentor, motivate, and manage
• Drive performance through KPI tracking and improvement initiatives
• Handle shift-level operational challenges and escalate as needed
• 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
• Excellent communication, planning, and problem-solving skills
• Confidence to chair meetings and drive team engagement
• Health & Safety and auditing experience
• Self-starting, hands-on attitude with the ability to work at pace

Why Join?

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.

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