Night Shift Production Manager

Job Title

Night Shift Production Manager

The Night Shift Production Manager is responsible for managing and maintaining Health & Safety, product quality, efficiency, and Good Manufacturing Practices during the night shift. This role ensures that all production activities meet required quality, legality, and operational standards while supporting smooth night-time operations.

Production & Operations

• Manage daily production processes to ensure efficiency targets are achieved.
• Ensure all products are prepared and produced according to specifications and quality standards.
• Ensure all quality and production operations follow the production schedule.
• Control ingredient and packaging flow, ensuring yield and waste targets are met.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices to minimise waste and ensure a clean production environment.
• Provide first-line operational support to night shift operatives to prevent bottlenecks.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure quality and consistency of products at all times; report any issues affecting standards immediately.
• Verify ingredient rotation daily to ensure correct usage and zero waste.
• Ensure all ingredient containers are correctly labelled with batch codes, supplier details, and use-by dates.
• Verify vegetable washroom operations and related records daily.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for cleaning on the production floor.
• Ensure hygiene rules are respected and followed at all times.

Team Coordination & Training

• Work closely with supervisors, team leaders, and production line leaders to ensure smooth operations.
• Communicate effectively with daytime kitchen supervisors, mixing operators, and kitchen runners to ensure efficient ingredient supply and correct rotation.
• Monitor and train new and existing night shift staff.

Reporting & Administration

• Provide regular production performance reports to senior management.
• Ensure all production paperwork is completed accurately for each shift.
• Report maintenance, structural, or equipment issues to senior management in a timely manner.
• Follow up on special requests such as sampling, extra cleaning, trials, or management directives.

• Strong understanding of HACCP principles.
• Knowledge of production processes and product specifications.
• Ability to work with speed, accuracy, and dexterity.
• Punctual, reliable, and detail-oriented.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Production

• Food and Beverage Services, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Wholesale Food and Beverage