Nights Production Manager

Location: Lancashire Salary: Up to £50,000 + Benefits Night Shift | Monday-Thursday | Permanent Are you an experienced Production Manager looking to take charge of a fast-paced night shift operation in the food manufacturing industry? We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established, high-volume food manufacturer based in Lancashire, who are seeking a hands-on and driven Nights Production Manager to lead their night shift team, ensuring production targets are hit without compromising on safety, quality, or efficiency. The Role: As Nights Production Manager, you will take full ownership of your shift - managing people, processes, and performance to ensure smooth production throughout the night. You’ll be responsible for delivering the production plan, motivating your team, maintaining a safe working environment, and driving continuous improvement across the shift. Key Responsibilities: · Lead, manage and motivate the night production team to meet targets for quality, efficiency, and output · Take full responsibility for shift performance — delivering products on time and in full · Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP, GMP, and Health & Safety regulations · Work closely with engineering to minimise downtime and ensure machinery runs effectively · Monitor and act on KPI data to drive shift performance · Manage staffing levels, training plans, and skills development across your team · Conduct daily team meetings, appraisals, return-to-work interviews, and performance reviews · Promote a culture of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing · Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth handovers and efficient operations · Support and develop team leaders and supervisors to deliver operational excellence What We're Looking For: · Proven experience as a Production Manager or Shift Manager in a food manufacturing environment (night shift experience preferred) · Strong leadership and people management skills · In-depth knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and health & safety compliance · Track record of improving efficiency, reducing downtime, and delivering KPIs · Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment · Proactive, organised, and committed to continuous improvement What’s on Offer: · Competitive salary up to £50,000 · Supportive, inclusive team culture · Autonomy and ownership of the night shift operation · Career progression and development opportunities If you’re a confident leader who thrives in a night shift setting and knows how to get the best out of people and processes, this could be the perfect next step. Apply today for a confidential discussion