Production Shift Manager (Nights)Burnley, LancashireUp to £50,000 (dependent on experience)Permanent Night Shift Hours of Work Monday to Thursday, permanent night shift37.5 hours per week Shift Pattern Monday and Wednesday: 4:30pm to 3:00amTuesday 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 timeDrive efficiency across all production processesMonitor and manage KPIs, ensuring targets are achievedIdentify bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve performanceTrack downtime and introduce improvements to reduce lossesWork closely with Engineering to ensure all machinery is operating safely and effectively Team Leadership Lead and manage Supervisors, Team Leaders and OperativesEnsure correct staffing levels are maintained in line with production requirementsDevelop a multi skilled workforce with effective shift coverageConduct daily briefings to communicate priorities and performanceDrive engagement, accountability and a high performance culture Health, Safety & Compliance Ensure a safe working environment for all staffDrive a strong Health and Safety culture across the shiftEnsure full compliance with GMP, HACCP, QMS and food safety standardsGuarantee all products are produced to agreed customer specifications Continuous Improvement Identify inefficiencies and implement lean manufacturing improvementsDrive initiatives to improve productivity, quality and efficiencyWork collaboratively with teams to generate and implement new ideasSupport development and improvement of SOPs alongside the training function Administration & Reporting Complete and review all shift paperwork accuratelyEnsure all production data is recorded and communicated effectivelyReport performance, issues and improvements to senior leadership People Management Manage performance, disciplinaries and absence where requiredConduct probation reviews, appraisals and return to work interviewsIdentify training needs and support development plansMaintain a motivated, focused and aligned team About You Proven experience as a Production Shift Manager within food manufacturingStrong understanding of HACCP, GMP and food safety standardsExperience working permanent night shiftsTrack record of delivering production targets and driving improvementsStrong leadership and people management skillsHands 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.INDWINOur 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! The UK has now left the European Union. Any EU, EEA or Swiss citizens living in the UK that wish to remain in the UK post Brexit need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. Although the closing date for applications was 30th Jun 2021, if you have not yet applied but believe that you would qualify under the EU Settlement Scheme, the Home Office have confirmed that they will consider late applications. For further information please see https:// Many ThanksJBRP1_UKTJ