Production Shift Manager

At Valeo Foods UK we bring together a family of much-loved UK food brands supported by the scale and ambition of a global investment partner. From Kettle’s bold crunch to Rowse’s natural sweetness, through to Matthew Walker and Barratt Sweets, our portfolio blends heritage, craft and category-leading innovation.

Alongside our branded portfolio, we are also one of the UK’s largest suppliers of private label products, partnering with major retailers to deliver quality and category expertise that meets the needs of millions of households every week.

As a business, we’re on a journey of transformation. We’re strengthening our operations, driving quality and investing in our people. It’s an exciting, fast-moving environment where heritage meets new thinking, and where every colleague contributes to shaping the future of food across the UK.

Join us and play your part in building the next chapter of some of Britain’s most loved brands.

Production Shift Manager

Shift Pattern - 6am-2pm rotating with 2pm-10pm & 10pm - 6am

We have a new role at Valeo Foods in Gateshead the heart of tortilla & rice cake magic! We're on the lookout for a passionate and driven Production Shift Manager to join our production crew.

As the Production Shift Manager, you will lead the production area and people for your shift. You will have full accountability for the following:

People Management:

• Lead and supervise a team of production operators, technicians, and support staff within the designated area.
• Foster a positive team culture by providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Oversee training and development to ensure staff are fully trained and compliant with company procedures and the plant is manned correctly to cover absence, holidays, ect.
• Ensure effective communication across shifts and between departments to maintain smooth operations.

Production & Process Management:

• Oversee daily production activities, ensuring adherence to production schedules and operational targets.
• Identify and resolve operational challenges to minimize downtime and maximize production efficiency.
• Optimize processes for continuous improvement, ensuring adherence to production timelines and quality standards.

GMP & Safety Compliance:

• Ensure all operations comply with GMP standards, health, safety regulations, and food safety policies.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections of the production area to ensure cleanliness, safety, and quality.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in a leadership role within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food or confectionery industry.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, health & safety, and food safety regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead teams effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to drive results against set targets.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster a collaborative work environment.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• IT and PC knowledge – able to use widespread functions within relevant software.
• Ability to be able to work alone, or as part of a team with the ability to work quickly and under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills
• Good understanding of Health and Safety legislation
• An aptitude to develop new skills.

What we offer you in return

• Matched pension scheme up to 10%
• Death in service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retailer discount platform
• Staff discount 
• And plenty more!