Production Shift Manager
6 Days Old
Paddock Wood, Kent
£50,000 – £55,000 + bonus + excellent benefits
Double day shift (6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm, rotating) The Company
We are recruiting on behalf of a
family-owned, global manufacturing business
supplying specialist ingredients to some of the world's best-known breweries and beverage producers. The site is
semi-automated and highly process-driven , with production underpinned by scientific and food-grade manufacturing standards. The business invests heavily in R&D, has a strong market position with minimal competition, and is currently in a period of sustained growth. Internal promotion and long-term career development are actively encouraged. The Role
An opportunity has arisen for a
Production Shift Manager
to lead a rotating double day shift at a modern manufacturing site in Kent. You will be responsible for a team of approximately
10 production operators , with full ownership of shift performance, safety, quality, and continuous improvement. This is a hands-on leadership role within a regulated, high-standards environment. Key Responsibilities
Lead safely:
Build and maintain a proactive health & safety culture, challenge unsafe behaviours, conduct audits and ensure incidents are investigated with actions closed
Develop people:
Coach, mentor and train operators to create a skilled, flexible and engaged team
Manage performance:
Own all shift activities including labour planning, production targets, quality checks and documentation
Maintain hygiene standards:
Champion food-grade hygiene and high housekeeping standards
Drive improvement:
Lead daily GEMBA meetings, track KPIs and deliver continuous improvement initiatives
Take accountability:
Lead CAPA investigations, identify root causes and implement long-term corrective actions
About You
Essential: Proven leadership experience in a
manufacturing or production environment
Strong people-management and coaching skills
Good understanding of
production processes, quality systems and hygiene standards
Confident managing performance through KPIs
Desirable: Experience in a
brewery or other process-driven environment
Knowledge of
FSSC 22000 and/or ISO 9001
Background in food, drink, chemical or scientific manufacturing
Shift Pattern
Week 1:
6:00am – 2:00pm
Week 2:
2:00pm – 10:00pm
40 hours per week
Salary & Benefits
£50,000 – £55,000
(inclusive of shift allowance and loyalty payment, paid 13 times per year)
Annual bonus
linked to business performance
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Pension:
Employer contribution of
9%
(minimum employee contribution 2%)
Private medical insurance
Wellness cash plan
(dental, optical and wellbeing benefits)
Flexible benefits platform
with retail, gym and lifestyle discounts
Clear opportunities for
career progression and internal promotion
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- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Manufacturing