Production Shift Manager; Nights

A leading food manufacturer is seeking an experienced and motivated Production Shift Manager to support high-performing production operations at their state-of-the-art facility in Rochester. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious manufacturing professional looking to step into a leadership role within a fast-paced, quality-driven environment.

• Salary will be circa £50 000 + Shift Allowance
• Healthcare + Pension Benefits
• This is a night shift role (4 on 4 off) based at their site in Kent
• Shift: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM

• Oversee shift performance to meet daily, weekly, and monthly production targets.
• Plan, allocate, and manage manpower effectively across all production lines.
• Coordinate with engineering and QA to minimise downtime and maintain product quality.
• Drive continuous improvement in efficiency, waste reduction, and resource utilisation.
• Manage materials returned to the warehouse and ensure correct documentation.
• Reconcile raw materials, packaging, and finished goods at the end of each shift.
• Work closely with warehouse and logistics teams to maintain high inventory accuracy.
• Enforce food safety, GMP, HACCP, hygiene, and general safety standards.
• Conduct routine safety checks and ensure timely corrective actions.

• Relevant tertiary qualification
• At least 5 years' experience in a Food or Drinks manufacturing environment, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or shift management role.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems (Microsoft, SAP, Oracle or equivalent).
• Proven experience in production reporting, team leadership, and manpower management.
• Solid understanding of GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership capability.