Shift Manager

Shift Manager | Food Manufacturing

Ready to lead from the front in a fast-paced production environment? We're looking for a hands-on Shift Manager to drive performance, develop high-performing teams, and ensure the safe, efficient delivery of production targets within a busy manufacturing operation.

This is a leadership role with real influence across safety, quality, people, service, and continuous improvement.

What you'll be doing

Leading and motivating production teams to deliver safety, quality, and performance targets
Driving a strong safety-first culture and ensuring compliance with manufacturing standards
Managing day-to-day production activity, labour utilisation, and operational performance
Championing continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve output
Coaching, mentoring, and developing team members to build capability and engagement
Leading investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to prevent repeat issues
Monitoring key operational metrics and implementing improvement plans
Working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver business objectives and customer expectations
What we're looking for

Previous leadership experience within a manufacturing, production, FMCG, food, or similar operational environment
Strong people management skills with experience building high-performing teams
Knowledge of health & safety, quality standards, and continuous improvement methodologies
Experience driving performance through KPIs, OEE, waste reduction, and operational excellence initiatives
Confident decision-maker with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
Organised, resilient, and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment
Continuous improvement mindset with a passion for driving positive change
The opportunity

Join a growing and successful manufacturing business
Take ownership of a key production area with genuine autonomy
Play a pivotal role in operational improvement and team development
Competitive salary and benefits package
Rotating shift pattern with shared operational leadership responsibility
If you're a proactive manufacturing leader who enjoys developing people, improving processes, and delivering results, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact (url removed) to apply directly
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed