Shift Manager; Nights

Looking for a role where you actually run the shift, not just sit in meetings?

This is a hands‑on Shift Manager (Nghts 6pm - 6am, 4 0n 4 off) role in a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment. You'll be leading from the front, managing people, keeping the lines running, and making sure everything goes out right first time.

• Running the full shift operation from start to finish
• Leading a team of operators, team leaders, and agency staff
• Making sure production hits targets for output, quality, and safety
• Keeping the lines running smoothly and dealing with issues quickly
• Making sure food safety and hygiene standards are always followed
• Supporting and developing your team on shift
• Driving small improvements to make things run better each day
• Completing clear handovers and basic reporting

• Experience leading teams in manufacturing (ideally food/FMCG)
• Someone who's confident running a shift and making decisions
• Good understanding of production lines and how they work
• Strong people skills - able to get the best out of a team
• Calm under pressure and able to solve problems quickly
• Basic admin skills (reports, handovers, communication)

• Proper ownership of your shift
• Stable, well‑established manufacturing site
• Clear structure with good time off (4 on 4 off)
• Opportunity to step up and grow