A leading food manufacturer is seeking an experienced and motivated Production Shift Manager to support high-performing production operations at their state-of-the-art facility in Rochester. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious manufacturing professional looking to step into a leadership role within a fast-paced, quality-driven environment.

On Offer:

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Salary will be circa £50 000 + Shift Allowance

* Healthcare + Pension Benefits

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This is a night shift role (4 on 4 off) based at their site in Kent

* Shift: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM

Key Responsibilities

* Oversee shift performance to meet daily, weekly, and monthly production targets.

* Plan, allocate, and manage manpower effectively across all production lines.

* Coordinate with engineering and QA to minimise downtime and maintain product quality.

* Drive continuous improvement in efficiency, waste reduction, and resource utilisation.

* Manage materials returned to the warehouse and ensure correct documentation.

* Reconcile raw materials, packaging, and finished goods at the end of each shift.

* Work closely with warehouse and logistics teams to maintain high inventory accuracy.

* Enforce food safety, GMP, HACCP, hygiene, and general safety standards.

* Conduct routine safety checks and ensure timely corrective actions.

Candidate requirements

* Relevant tertiary qualification

* At least 5 years' experience in a Food or Drinks manufacturing environment, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or shift management role.

* Strong working knowledge of ERP systems (Microsoft, SAP, Oracle or equivalent).

* Proven experience in production reporting, team leadership, and manpower management.

* Solid understanding of GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards.

* Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership capability