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Production Shift Manager (Nights)
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Hours of Work Monday to Thursday, permanent night shift 37.5 hours per week Shift Pattern Monday and Wednesday: 4:30pm to 3:00am Tuesday and Thursday: 5:30pm to 4:00am The Company
A well established food manufacturing business focused on producing high quality, safe and compliant products for a range of customers. Operating in a fast paced environment, the business is driven by efficiency, continuous improvement and strong operational standards. The Role
As Production Shift Manager, you will take full ownership of the night shift operation, leading your team to deliver production targets safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. This is a hands on leadership role where you will drive performance, identify inefficiencies and implement improvements across the production process. You will be responsible for building a high performing, multi skilled team while ensuring all products meet customer specifications and food safety standards. Key Responsibilities
Production & Performance
Take full ownership of shift output, ensuring production plans are delivered in full and on time Drive efficiency across all production processes Monitor and manage KPIs, ensuring targets are achieved Identify bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve performance Track downtime and introduce improvements to reduce losses Work closely with Engineering to ensure all machinery is operating safely and effectively Team Leadership
Lead and manage Supervisors, Team Leaders and Operatives Ensure correct staffing levels are maintained in line with production requirements Develop a multi skilled workforce with effective shift coverage Conduct daily briefings to communicate priorities and performance Drive engagement, accountability and a high performance culture Health, Safety & Compliance
Ensure a safe working environment for all staff Drive a strong Health and Safety culture across the shift Ensure full compliance with GMP, HACCP, QMS and food safety standards Guarantee all products are produced to agreed customer specifications Continuous Improvement
Identify inefficiencies and implement lean manufacturing improvements Drive initiatives to improve productivity, quality and efficiency Work collaboratively with teams to generate and implement new ideas Support development and improvement of SOPs alongside the training function Administration & Reporting
Complete and review all shift paperwork accurately Ensure all production data is recorded and communicated effectively Report performance, issues and improvements to senior leadership People Management
Manage performance, disciplinaries and absence where required Conduct probation reviews, appraisals and return to work interviews Identify training needs and support development plans Maintain a motivated, focused and aligned team About You
Proven experience as a Production Shift Manager within food manufacturing Strong understanding of HACCP, GMP and food safety standards Experience working permanent night shifts Track record of delivering production targets and driving improvements Strong leadership and people management skills Hands on approach with a focus on continuous improvement Why Join
This is an opportunity to take full ownership of a night shift operation within a fast paced food manufacturing environment. You will have the autonomy to make improvements, drive performance and build a strong team, with clear visibility of your impact on the business. Keywords
Production Shift Manager, Shift Manager, Night Shift Manager, Food Manufacturing, FMCG, HACCP, GMP, Continuous Improvement Winsearch acts as an employment agency for permanent staff. We recruit for roles based in Engineering & Manufacturing, Food & Drinks, Pharmaceutical, Supply Chain & Procurement and Professional Services. View our latest jobs at and follow us on LinkedIn. INDWIN Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you!
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- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- PartTime
- Category:
- Manufacturing;Catering