Shift Manager

Job Description Job Title: Shift ManagerDescriptionWe are hiring for our client, a long-established and highly respected food manufacturing business within the agri-food sector, who are experiencing sustained growth driven by demand for healthy and innovative products.This Shift Manager role offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious production professional to take the next step in their career. The successful Shift Manager will lead, motivate, and develop a team of operatives to deliver production targets safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards, while promoting a strong culture of accountability and continuous improvement.Top 3 Things to Know About this JobCareer Progression Opportunity - Ideal step-up role within food manufacturingPeople-Focused Leadership Role - Lead, coach, and develop a production teamGrowing, Stable Business - Strong investment, long-term growth, and employee benefitsThe RoleLead and manage production teams to achieve daily output, efficiency, and quality targetsMonitor production processes to ensure full compliance with food safety and quality standardsIdentify and resolve production issues quickly to minimise downtime and maintain efficiencyTrain, mentor, and develop team members in safety, hygiene, and production best practicesTake ownership for product quality, safety, and right-first-time productionPromote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvementWork closely with Quality, Maintenance, and Despatch teams to ensure smooth site operationsThe PersonProven experience in a supervisory or Shift Manager role within food manufacturingStrong leadership and people-management capabilityHigh attention to detail with a strong commitment to food safety and qualityConfident decision-maker in a fast-paced production environmentEffective communicator with the ability to collaborate cross-functionallyDesirable:Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement toolsHealth & Safety qualification (e.g. IOSH Managing Safely)Strong mechanical awareness and ability to troubleshoot minor issuesThe RewardCompetitive salary packageHealthcare plan (including dependants up to age 18)Company pension with life assuranceActive health and wellbeing programmeSecure role within a growing and well-invested business

Created: 2026-02-06