Shift Manager

Noble Foods Home of the Happy Egg Co.

Noble Foods Home of the Happy Egg Company

Noble Foods is a family-owned company which began in 1920 and includes successful milling, poultry, agriculture, and consumer foods businesses. Within this, Noble Foods owns several successful brands, including the UK’s biggest free-range egg brand the Happy Egg co., Big & Fresh and Purely Organic.
In a recent survey by Best Companies we were rated as one of the Top 10 companies to work for in the Food and Drink industry.

Shift Pattern
: 37.5 hours :

Mon-Fri 2pm - 10pm

Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent

Salary: £38,000

Location: Leicester

We’re looking for a driven and capable Shift Manager to oversee production at our Leicester production site.

Reporting to the Production Manager, this is a hands-on leadership role focused on delivering safe, compliant, and efficient operations while maintaining the highest standards in food safety, quality, and team performance.

You’ll play a key role in leading a shift to produce on time quality products for our customers, improving operational performance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

Operational Leadership

• Lead the production team to deliver a safe working environment for employees and visitors
• Ensure all products meet food safety, legal, and company standards
• Deliver manufacturing plans in line with targets for cost, quality, and delivery
• Monitor and report daily and weekly KPIs through structured meetings
• Drive improvements in operational performance

• Lead, coach, and develop team members through reviews, PDPs, and training
• Create a culture of continuous improvement and high performance
• Promote clear communication across all site colleagues
• Build an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and contributes

• Deliver labour and yield within agreed targets
• Support and implement factory improvement initiatives (safety, quality, efficiency, people)
• Ensure production operates within agreed resources and timelines

• Implement company policies, legal requirements, and industry standards
• Maintain customer specifications and quality standards
• Ensure compliance with environmental policies and sustainability initiatives
• Support food safety by preventing and reporting risks or contamination

• Champion a strong health & safety culture and ensure compliance with legislation
• Identify risks, implement controls, and elevate issues effectively
• Promote environmental responsibility, sustainability, and ethical practices
• Engage stakeholders to support social and environmental initiatives

You are a proactive leader with a strong operational mindset and a passion for delivering results through people.

• Proven experience as a Team Leader ready for their next step or as a Shift Manager
• Background in food production or manufacturing
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities
• KPI-driven with a focus on performance improvement
• Ability to collaborate with Technical and Engineering teams
• Knowledge of production processes and business procedures
• High-care operations experience (desirable but not essential)

• Encourages teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
• Promotes ownership, innovation, and accountability
• Supports others and builds confidence within the team
• Takes initiative to improve both self and business performance
• Demonstrates respect, integrity, and trust in all interactions
• Strives for excellence with a clear vision for success

This is an opportunity to take a leadership role in a fast-paced production environment where…