Production Shift Manager

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I am looking to speak with Production Shift Managers, Front Line Managers, Section Managers or Area Managers with experience in a fast paced food manufacturing environment.

I am currently recruiting for x3 Production Shift Manager roles, available shifts:

  • 4 on 4 off days and nights
  • Mon-Fri backshift
  • Sun-Thu nights

You will be responsible for the management and development of all Team Leaders and production staff, leading food safety, health&safety and quality standards, being the area lead for audits and visits, implementing CI initiatives, carrying out SOPs and deputising for the Production Manager in their absence.

To be successful in the roles, you will need to have experience in a fast paced, complex food environment, ideally overseeing teams of +50 reports across Production. Experience with CI and change management is beneficial, ability to deal with challenging situations, a strong communicator with an ability to cross functionally manage across departments.

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Company: Zest
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Location: West Midlands
Job Description:

I am looking to speak with Production Shift Managers, Front Line Managers, Section Managers or Area Managers with experience in a fast paced food manufacturing environment.

I am currently recruiting for x3 Production Shift Manager roles, available shifts:

  • 4 on 4 off days and nights
  • Mon-Fri backshift
  • Sun-Thu nights

You will be responsible for the management and development of all Team Leaders and production staff, leading food safety, health&safety and quality standards, being the area lead for audits and visits, implementing CI initiatives, carrying out SOPs and deputising for the Production Manager in their absence.

To be successful in the roles, you will need to have experience in a fast paced, complex food environment, ideally overseeing teams of +50 reports across Production. Experience with CI and change management is beneficial, ability to deal with challenging situations, a strong communicator with an ability to cross functionally manage across departments.

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Posted: May 22nd, 2026