Production Shift Manager

Production Shift Manager – Food/Drink Manufacturing

Shifts:

Weekly Rotating – 7am‑3pm / 3pm‑11pm, Monday to Friday.

Salary: £40,341, rising to £44,375 after 6‑month probation.

Contract:

Full‑time, Permanent.

Reporting to the Production Manager, you’ll oversee all activity on shift – managing people, performance, and compliance. It’s a hands‑on leadership role where you’ll be visible on the shop floor, supporting your team and keeping production running smoothly.

• Lead your shift to meet daily safety, quality, and production targets.
• Deliver clear, structured handovers between shifts.
• Plan staffing levels and manage attendance/agency labour.
• Coach, support and develop your team to achieve consistent performance.
• Hold daily briefings to communicate priorities and targets.
• Complete end‑of‑shift reports, checks, and essential documentation.
• Work with Engineering to report issues and minimise downtime.
• Drive continuous improvement using lean tools and problem‑solving.

• Experience as a Production Shift Manager, Supervisor or Team Leader in food, drink, FMCG or similar manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of GMP, HACCP and food safety standards.
• Confident leading teams in a fast‑moving production environment.
• Good communication, planning, and people‑management skills.
• Comfortable using systems such as SAGE/ERP and MS Office.

• Monday‑Friday rotating shifts – no weekends.
• Salary rising from £40,341 to £44,375 after probation period.
• Hands‑on leadership role with real influence.
• Strong, stable manufacturer with ongoing investment and development opportunities.

If you’re looking for a shift leadership role where you can genuinely make an impact, apply today to find out more.