Shift Production Manager

Shift Production Manager

Mon‑Fri | Mornings / Afters / Nights | Teesside | £52,000 + 10 % Bonus

Food manufacturing never stands still. This site has moved faster than most. Over the last two years, tens of £millions has been invested into automation and process improvement. The goal was simple: produce food more safely, more consistently and  technology is in place. What matters now is leadership on shift.

This isn’t a holding role. And it’s definitely not a desk job. You will step into a site that’s already invested heavily in its future and be trusted to shape how that future actually works on shift. Your decisions will directly impact safety, quality, cost and performance.

You'll lead multiple cross‑functional teams on shift, ensuring production runs safely, on time, to spec and to budget, without burning people out or cutting corners.

• Safety first, always – Create a zero‑harm culture that people believe in. Lead by example, investigate incidents properly, and fix root causes, not symptoms.
• Right‑first‑time quality – Own quality on shift. Tackle issues head‑on and embed improvements so they don’t keep coming back.
• People leadership – Co‑ache, develop and challenge teams, manage performance, support training, and work closely with HR on recruitment and people matters.
• Productivity & cost control – Plan resources, hit production targets, reduce waste and drive continuous improvement, using data, not guesswork.
• Inventory & engineering support – Keep materials flowing, stock accurate and maintenance aligned to production priorities.

• Degree‑level education or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience, ideally in food or FMCG
• A track record of leading teams, not just managing shifts
• Comfortable making decisions when things don’t go to plan
• Someone who genuinely cares about safety, quality and standards

Apply below and let’s have a confidential conversation.