Jobs in Thurgarton

I am recruiting on behalf of a fast-growing branded food manufacturer, on a mission to change the way people eat through great tasting nutritious food. The company itself is hugely established in their sector, they operate on a people first ethos with their values being that of simplicity, togetherness, ownership, respect and impact.

They're now looking for a Production Shift Manager to lead a nights shift team and help drive the next stage of their growth journey.

What you'll be doing:

Leading and developing Team Leaders and production colleagues to hit shift targets safely and efficiently
Owning shift performance against KPIs - productivity, waste, service levels, plan attainment
Championing food safety, GMP, and audit readiness across the shift
Driving a strong health & safety culture, from safety walks to risk assessments
Using Short Interval Control and root cause problem solving to keep production on track
Building a culture of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing
Working cross-functionally with Planning, Warehouse and Technical teams to keep things moving
Coaching, developing and building capability within your team

What you'll bring:

Proven Production Management experience, leading teams to deliver results
A background in food manufacturing
Experience managing productivity and performance on production lines
A natural people-leader - someone who builds, motivates and develops teams
IOSH certification (training provided if you don't already have it)

Why join?

This is a genuine opportunity to make your mark within a values-led, B Corp-accredited business that takes sustainability and its people seriously, not just as a policy, but as part of how it operates day to day. You'll be joining a team that's ambitious, down to earth, and genuinely invested in doing things the right way.

If you are an ambitious people first leader with a keen eye for detail and you are looking for something fresh and new, reach out to me at or give me a call on (phone number removed)