Production Shift Manager

Company: Kandhu Recruitment
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Location: Hyde
Job Description:

Overview

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Shift Manager or Team Manager professional to take the next step in their career within this expanding European Food Business.

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

  • 3 on, 3 off – Days and Nights (7am-7pm and 7pm – 7am)
  • Competitive Salary – £45,000
  • Great Company
  • Excellent Prospects

Responsibilities

This position requires strong Production Manufacturing Experience and hands-on leadership skills, along with a passion for developing and mentoring team members whilst achieving desired results. Key responsibilities will include:

  • Manage all production staff, using your direct reports to maintain production plans and meet KPI and production targets
  • Monitor and challenge line downtime losses, highlight to improve OEE performance
  • Drive continuous improvement in waste reduction and management
  • Continuously challenge changeover time to drive further reduction
  • Ensure delivery of the schedule to the set target on a daily and weekly basis
  • Support all trials and bringing to market NPD and EPD initiatives
  • Recognise, highlight and resolve where appropriate training needs and performance shortfalls in team members both Compliance and On-The-Job

The ideal candidate

  • Will have a strong food manufacturing background.
  • A strong knowledge of LEAN Manufacturing
  • The Shift Manager needs to also possess excellent leadership skills to drive overall productions across the shift.
  • Will be able to demonstrate excellent Team Player behaviour
  • Has a good working knowledge of Health & Safety and Quality and Hygiene Systems

If this job is of interest and you would like to investigate further, apply TODAY!

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Employment details

  • Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type: Contract
  • Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
  • Industries: Manufacturing

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Posted: April 11th, 2026