Manufacturing Manager; Shift | Food Manufacturing

Manufacturing Manager (Shift) | Food Manufacturing

Location: Uttoxeter

Shift Pattern: 3 on, 3 off - 6 PM to 6 AM

We’re looking for a people-focused Manufacturing Manager to take full ownership of one of our production shifts in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

You’ll lead the shift from raw material intake through processing, packing and dispatch
, driving safety, quality, performance and continuous improvement across multiple production areas.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll make a real impact — developing teams, improving performance, and embedding a strong safety and quality culture.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Leading and engaging a large shift-based team
• Creating a Safety First culture and acting as senior safety lead on shift
• Delivering shift targets for output, OEE, waste, labour and cost
• Embedding lean manufacturing and CI tools on the shop floor
• Coaching, developing and managing performance within your team Ensuring full compliance with food safety, hygiene and quality standards
• Supporting audits, CI projects and NPD trials

What we’re looking for:

• Experience leading shifts in food manufacturing
• A proven ability to drive results through engaged teams
• Exposure to lean / continuous improvement
• Strong leadership, communication and decision-making skills

Qualifications (desirable, not essential):

• IOSH
• Level 3 Food Safety / HACCP
• CI Yellow Belt
• (Support provided to gain these if needed)

You’ll step into a high-impact leadership role with real ownership, strong support, and the opportunity to grow your career in a business that values people, safety and continuous improvement.

Interested? Apply now or message us to find out more.