A well-established and growing food manufacturing business supplying major UK retailers is looking to appoint a Shift Production Manager to lead production operations on a busy manufacturing site.

This role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality production across the shift, managing teams on the factory floor while delivering against output, quality and safety targets.

Working on a 4 on 4 off day shift pattern, you will play a key role in driving operational performance within a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and manage production teams across the shift, ensuring operational targets are achieved

* Deliver production plans while maintaining quality, safety and efficiency standards

* Drive a strong health & safety and food safety culture across the factory

* Monitor and improve line performance, labour utilisation and waste reduction

* Work closely with Engineering, Technical and Planning teams to maximise productivity

* Ensure production areas operate in line with BRCGS, HACCP and retailer standards

* Coach and develop team leaders and supervisors within the shift structure

* Manage shift handovers and ensure effective communication between teams

About You

We are looking for an experienced production leader from a food manufacturing or FMCG environment who is comfortable managing large teams within fast-paced operations.

You may currently be working as:

* Shift Production Manager

* Production Manager

* Shift Manager

* Manufacturing Manager

* Operations Shift Manager

Experience required:

* Proven leadership experience within food manufacturing or FMCG production

* Strong people management and team development skills

* Experience managing high-volume production lines

* Good understanding of food safety, BRCGS and HACCP standards

* Ability to drive performance and continuous improvement

What's on Offer

* 4 on 4 off day shift pattern

* Opportunity to join a well-invested food manufacturing site

* Clear career development within a growing business

If you are an experienced production leader looking for a new challenge within food manufacturing, we would be keen to speak with you