Shift Manager; Manufacturing

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Shift Manager (Manufacturing)

LN6, Lincoln

Working hours:

4 on 4 off (6:00am – 6:00pm / 6:00pm – 6:00am)

Location: LN6, Lincoln
Salary: £50,000 per year
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (6:00am – 6:00pm / 6:00pm – 6:00am)
Full-time | Permanent

We are looking for an experienced and driven Shift Manager to lead operations within a busy manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for providing clear leadership to shift teams and coordinating key stakeholders across Engineering, Technical, Supply Chain, Warehouse, and NPD functions.

This role is critical in ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production while driving performance, engagement, and continuous improvement across the shift.

• Provide day-to-day leadership and direction to shift operatives
• Ensure compliance with all operational standards, procedures, and production plans
• Deploy the correct labour levels and skill mix to meet operational needs
• Maintain and improve GMP and site standards
• Manage and escalate downtime and production performance issues
• Drive yield improvement, reporting, and performance analysis
• Close out complaints and non-conformance reports (NCRs) effectively
• Lead, coach, and develop team members, including disciplinary support where required
• Ensure clear and effective shift communication and handovers
• Work closely with Operations to support recruitment and workforce planning

• Experience in a manufacturing/FMCG environment (food or pet food preferred)
• Previous Shift Manager, Team Leader, or Supervisory experience
• IOSH Managing Safely (desirable)
• Awareness of BRC standards and CI tools
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building ability
• A credible leader who can influence and gain buy-in
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail
• Positive, proactive, and solution-focused mindset

• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and site procedures
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and accountability
• Take responsibility for safe working practices across the shift
• Support environmental, ethical, and energy efficiency standards
• Lead by example in line with company policies and values

• Competitive salary of £50,000 per year
• Structured 4 on 4 off shift pattern (days and nights)
• Opportunity to lead a high-performing manufacturing team
• Strong focus on development, improvement, and career progression

If you are interested in the above role, please send your cv to commer