Shift Manager (Nights)

Company: Henderson Brown Recruitment
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Looking for a role where you actually run the shift, not just sit in meetings?

This is a hands‑on Shift Manager (Nghts 6pm – 6am, 4 0n 4 off) role in a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment. You’ll be leading from the front, managing people, keeping the lines running, and making sure everything goes out right first time.

Responsibilities

  • Running the full shift operation from start to finish
  • Leading a team of operators, team leaders, and agency staff
  • Making sure production hits targets for output, quality, and safety
  • Keeping the lines running smoothly and dealing with issues quickly
  • Making sure food safety and hygiene standards are always followed
  • Supporting and developing your team on shift
  • Driving small improvements to make things run better each day
  • Completing clear handovers and basic reporting

Qualifications

  • Experience leading teams in manufacturing (ideally food/FMCG)
  • Someone who’s confident running a shift and making decisions
  • Good understanding of production lines and how they work
  • Strong people skills – able to get the best out of a team
  • Calm under pressure and able to solve problems quickly
  • Basic admin skills (reports, handovers, communication)

Benefits

  • Proper ownership of your shift
  • Stable, well‑established manufacturing site
  • Clear structure with good time off (4 on 4 off)
  • Opportunity to step up and grow

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Posted: April 22nd, 2026