Shift Manager

Location

Doncaster

Salary

GBP 45,000 per annum base

Shift

Rotating on the following shifts: 08:00-17:00, 14:00-23:00, 15:00-00:00

Role Overview

A Shift Manager in food manufacturing supports the Production Manager in overseeing daily manufacturing operations to ensure products are made safely, efficiently, on time, and within quality standards.

Production Operations

• Supervise daily production activities on the floor.
• Ensure production targets (volume, OEE, yield, efficiency) are met.
• Monitor workflow and adjust schedules as needed.
• Reduce downtime and improve productivity.

Food Safety and Quality Compliance

• Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, FDA/local food regulations, ISO/FSSC standards (if applicable).
• Monitor hygiene, sanitation, and CCPs.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance teams.

Team Management

• Supervise line leaders and production staff.
• Conduct shift briefings.
• Train employees on SOPs and safety procedures.
• Handle attendance, discipline, and performance issues.

Inventory and Materials Control

• Coordinate raw material availability.
• Minimise waste and product loss.
• Monitor packaging material usage.
• Ensure timely outload of materials to meet OTF KPIs.

Equipment and Maintenance

• Ensure machinery operates properly.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance.
• Report breakdowns and reduce production delays.
• Report shortages to customers proactively.

Reporting and Documentation

• Maintain production reports.
• Track KPIs (OEE, yield, downtime, waste).
• Prepare daily/weekly performance summaries.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Leadership and people management.
• Problem‑solving under pressure.
• Understanding of production and dispatch planning.
• Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Good communication skills.

Educational Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing/Production Engineering.
• 3–5 years experience in food manufacturing and Dispatch Operations.

Operational Scope

• Responsibility for 5 processing lines, 14 packing lines, and dispatch operations.
• Manage approximately 300 flexible workforce staff and 8 supervisors.
• Fast‑paced production environment with frequent changeovers.
• Experience in fresh food manufacturing (ideally protein‑based) is preferred.

Additional Information

• Bank holidays are worked unless booked as leave.
• Site closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
• Significant business growth plans in place.

Benefits (Current package under review)

• 28 days holiday (Year 1)
• 29 days holiday (Year 2)
• 30 days holiday (Year 3)
• 3% pension contribution.
• Private healthcare after 1 year (including dental cover).
• Death in Service: GBP 50,000 after 1 year.
• On‑site parking and canteen.

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