Location: Stoke-On-Trent
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum
Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 9:30pm - 6:30am
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Nights Manager to join a fast-paced food manufacturing business based in Stoke-On-Trent. Reporting directly to the Factory Manager, you will be responsible for leading the night shift operation, ensuring production targets are achieved safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Production & Operations
Lead the night shift operation to deliver the daily production plan
Ensure customer orders are completed accurately and on time
Manage labour resources to maximise productivity and efficiency
Monitor production performance, yields and KPIs, identifying opportunities for improvement
Minimise waste across raw materials, packaging and consumables
Lead daily operational meetings and communicate production performance across departments
Team Management
Lead, motivate and develop production teams and Senior Line Leaders
Conduct inductions, training, appraisals and ongoing performance reviews
Manage attendance, absence, return-to-work interviews and holiday planning
Handle employee relations matters, including disciplinary and performance management processes
Promote a positive culture of accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement
Quality & Food Safety
Ensure full compliance with food safety, GMP and HACCP standards.
Carry out internal audits and implement corrective actions where required.
Maintain high standards of product quality and customer compliance.
Ensure stock is stored, rotated and identified correctly.
Health & Safety
Promote a strong health and safety culture throughout the site
Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety legislation, COSHH and company procedures
Investigate incidents and near misses, implementing preventative actions where required
Ensure all risk assessments and safe working practices are followed
Continuous Improvement
Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including Kaizen and continuous improvement projects
Identify root causes of operational issues and implement long-term solutions
Analyse production data to improve efficiency, productivity and overall site performance
Support business improvement projects and mentor colleagues across the operation
Essential Skills & Experience
Previous management experience within FMCG or food manufacturing
Strong leadership and people management skills
Experience managing KPIs, productivity and production performance
Knowledge of food safety, GMP and HACCP
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability
Good IT skills with experience using production or ERP systems
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Flexible and proactive approach
Qualifications
Level 3 Food Safety (essential)
Level 3 Health & Safety (IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent)
HACCP knowledge
Food Safety Level 4 (desirable)
Business Management or Food-related Degree (desirable)
Career development and progression opportunities
Supportive leadership team and modern manufacturing environment
If you're looking for your next administration opportunity and enjoy working within a manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you!
If you are interested in this position please apply directly or email your CV over to (url removed)
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Salary description
£60000.00 - £60000.00 per year