Production Shift Manager
Food Manufacturing – Lancashire – £40,000 – £43,000 – Monday – Friday, 2pm-10pm.
Overview
This is a shift that needs someone to come in, take ownership, and bring a bit of direction.
You’ll be leading the 2-10 operation across 3 production lines, with a team of around 40 off‑season, rising to 75 at peak. The structure is in place and the agency is well managed, so the focus here is on building consistency, supporting the Team Leaders, and getting stronger performance across the shift.
The business itself is in a good place – up 10% year‑on‑year, financially stable, and investing in automation over the next 12 months. There’s a clear opportunity here to establish yourself as a key part of the team and grow into the number two and eventual successor for the Factory Manager.
Responsibilities
- Lead the 2‑10 operation across 3 production lines and manage a team growing from 40 to 75 at peak.
- Build consistency, support Team Leaders, and drive stronger performance across the shift.
- Ensure standards across H&S and Food Safety are maintained.
- Improve line efficiency, reduce labour and material costs, and address performance where needed.
- Report directly into the Factory Manager, with no middle layers and no customer‑facing component.
Qualifications
- Experience leading teams in a production environment.
- Understanding of performance management and ability to work with numbers related to labour, waste, and output.
- Background in food manufacturing is ideal, but not essential.
- Capability to support the shift and step up to a stronger supervisory or managerial role.
Process
The process is straightforward: an initial conversation focused on your experience across people, H&S, Food Safety and performance, followed by a site visit to meet the wider team and get a feel for the operation.
If you’re looking for a role where you can genuinely take ownership of a shift and make a difference, it’s worth a conversation. Apply below.
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