Shift Manager – Food Manufacturing

Company: Northbridge 75 Ltd t/a Silven Recruitment
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Location: Cheltenham
Job Description:

Shift Manager – Food Manufacturing

Salary: £35,000 – £37,000

Shift: 2:00pm – 10:00pm, Monday to Friday

A well-established food manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Shift Manager to lead afternoon operations within a fast-paced production environment. This role is ideal for a hands‑on leader who can motivate teams, maintain high standards, and ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations on shift.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage production teams to achieve daily targets and operational efficiency
  • Ensure all food safety, quality, and hygiene standards are maintained
  • Monitor production performance and implement improvements where required
  • Coordinate staff allocation and provide leadership to team leaders and operatives
  • Support training, development, and performance management of team members
  • Work closely with other departments to ensure smooth production flow

Requirements

  • Previous team leader or management experience within a production environment
  • Food manufacturing experience is essential
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Ability to manage performance, motivate teams, and solve problems quickly
  • Good understanding of food safety and production processes

What’s on Offer

  • Salary of £35,000 – £37,000
  • Monday to Friday schedule (2pm – 10pm) – no weekend work
  • Opportunity to join a stable and growing manufacturing business

If you’re an experienced leader within food manufacturing and looking for your next step in shift management, we’d love to hear from you

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Posted: March 27th, 2026