We are recruiting for an experienced Shift Manager to join a leading food manufacturing business in the Manchester area. This is an excellent opportunity for a proven production leader to take ownership of a manufacturing shift, driving performance across safety, quality, people, cost, and operational efficiency.
The successful candidate will lead and develop a team within a fast-paced food production environment, ensuring targets are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, health & safety, and employee engagement.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, motivate, and develop production teams to deliver operational targets.
* Drive a positive health and safety culture, ensuring compliance with all policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
* Ensure products are manufactured in line with food safety, quality, and customer standards.
* Manage labour, raw materials, packaging, and waste to achieve budgeted performance.
* Monitor and improve KPIs relating to efficiency, productivity, waste, quality, and attendance.
* Conduct regular team briefings, performance reviews, and one-to-one meetings.
* Support training, succession planning, and employee development initiatives.
* Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance operational performance.
* Ensure GMP, hygiene, housekeeping, and compliance standards are maintained at all times.
* Deliver effective shift handovers and maintain accurate production records.
* Work collaboratively with engineering, technical, planning, and other support functions to achieve business objectives.
Candidate Requirements
* Previous experience as a Shift Manager, Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, or similar leadership role within food manufacturing.
* Strong understanding of food safety, quality standards, GMP, and health & safety requirements.
* Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
* Track record of driving operational improvements and delivering measurable results.
* Strong people management, coaching, and communication skills.
* Ability to analyse operational data and use KPIs to drive performance.
* Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and ERP systems such as SAP.
* Excellent planning, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
* Flexible approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Salary description
£40500.00 - £43000.00 per year