Location: Site-Based
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, full-time
Salary: £34,500 – £37,000 + discretionary bonus & benefits
The Opportunity
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly respected food manufacturing business for an experienced Shift Production Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced production environment supplying high-quality products to retail, foodservice, and manufacturing sectors across the UK.
The successful candidate will play a key role in leading production teams, maintaining high standards across safety, quality, and efficiency, while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the operation.
Key Responsibilities
Production Management
Ensure customer orders are produced and delivered in full to agreed service levels.
Maintain product quality and adherence to specifications.
Ensure technical and operational standards are achieved in line with company procedures.
Monitor and manage daily raw material stock levels.
Ensure staffing levels align with operational requirements and production plans.
Support training and development to maintain operator competency and machine capability.
Ensure machinery and equipment are maintained and operating safely.
Support daily production meetings and forward planning activities.
Health & Safety
Ensure all production activities are carried out in line with Health & Safety policies and procedures.
Promote a safe working environment across all production areas.
Ensure employees are fully trained and compliant with site safety standards.
Maintain accurate documentation and records.
Food Safety & Technical Compliance
Ensure all production activities comply with HACCP and food safety standards.
Monitor hygiene standards across production areas and equipment.
Ensure all staff follow company hygiene procedures.
Complete and maintain all required compliance documentation.
Production Planning & Team Leadership
Support and oversee daily and weekly production planning.
Coach, mentor, and develop production teams.
Drive operational performance to achieve and exceed customer service targets.
Quality & Continuous Improvement
Ensure products are manufactured to specification and quality standards.
Identify and resolve production or quality issues promptly.
Drive improvements in efficiency and productivity.
Monitor KPIs including labour efficiency and output performance.
Candidate Requirements
Experience
Previous experience managing production teams within a food manufacturing environment.
Proven ability to improve operational standards and team performance.
Strong leadership and people management experience.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Skills & Competencies
Good understanding of food manufacturing processes and technical standards.
Strong planning and organisational ability.
Effective leadership and team development skills.
Competent in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Strong numerical and analytical skills.
Flexible approach to working hours when required.
Qualifications
Food Safety & Hygiene qualification essential.
Health & Safety qualification essential.
IOSH Managing Safely desirable.
Leadership or supervisory training desirable.
Personal Attributes
High levels of integrity and accountability.
Positive and resilient approach.
Team-oriented with strong interpersonal awareness.
Adaptable, proactive, and improvement-focused.
What’s on Offer
Salary between £34,500 – £37,000 depending on experience.
7% discretionary annual bonus.
Private healthcare (single membership).
Opportunity to join a growing and professional food manufacturing business with strong operational standards and long-term career potential
Salary description
£34500.00 - £37000.00 per year