Shift Production Manager - Food Manufacturing

A well-established and growing food manufacturing business supplying major UK retailers is looking to appoint a Shift Production Manager to lead production operations on a busy manufacturing site. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality production across the shift, managing teams on the factory floor while delivering against output, quality and safety targets. Working on a 4 on 4 off day shift pattern, you will play a key role in driving operational performance within a fast-paced FMCG environment. Key Responsibilities * Lead and manage production teams across the shift, ensuring operational targets are achieved * Deliver production plans while maintaining quality, safety and efficiency standards * Drive a strong health & safety and food safety culture across the factory * Monitor and improve line performance, labour utilisation and waste reduction * Work closely with Engineering, Technical and Planning teams to maximise productivity * Ensure production areas operate in line with BRCGS, HACCP and retailer standards * Coach and develop team leaders and supervisors within the shift structure * Manage shift handovers and ensure effective communication between teams About You We are looking for an experienced production leader from a food manufacturing or FMCG environment who is comfortable managing large teams within fast-paced operations. You may currently be working as: * Shift Production Manager * Production Manager * Shift Manager * Manufacturing Manager * Operations Shift Manager Experience required: * Proven leadership experience within food manufacturing or FMCG production * Strong people management and team development skills * Experience managing high-volume production lines * Good understanding of food safety, BRCGS and HACCP standards * Ability to drive performance and continuous improvement What’s on Offer * 4 on 4 off day shift pattern * Opportunity to join a well-invested food manufacturing site * Clear career development within a growing business If you are an experienced production leader looking for a new challenge within food manufacturing, we would be keen to speak with you