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