Production Shift Manager – Night Shift

Shift Pattern: 4-on/4-off, 12‑hour shifts

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead the night-shift production team (~12–14 staff), ensuring key KPIs (safety, quality, service, cost) are met daily.
• Enforce health & safety and food safety standards—conduct audits, accident investigations, risk assessments.
• Coordinate production—manage shift handovers, hygiene routines, product changeovers, and clean-downs.
• Control costs by monitoring labour, materials, utilities; manage raw material usage with SAP/MRP methods.
• Identify/lead continuous improvement initiatives using lean methodologies.
• Produce daily production reports, escalate issues, and support audits/investigations.
• Provide coaching, training, and development for shift staff; assist in recruitment as needed.

Requirements

• Proven experience in FMCG or food manufacturing shift supervision/management.
• Strong leadership and team-development skills.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and food-safety regulations (e.g., BRC standards).
• Proficiency in IT tools—especially Excel and MRP/ERP systems (SAP experience is desirable).
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement frameworks is highly valued.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in food production environments.
• Food-safety / hygiene certification.
• Lean/Six Sigma training or similar qualification.

Benefits

• Competitive salary in line with market expectations.
• Supportive benefits: 28 days’ holiday, pension scheme, free parking, life assurance, employee assistance programme.