Production Shift Manager

Production Shift Manager

Birmingham (B71) – commutable from Dudley, Wolverhampton, Bromsgrove, West Brom, Walsall, Redditch, Cannock.

£42,000 – £45,000. 12hr shifts – days and nights.

Benefits

• Up to 10% match pension + life assurance X4
• 22 shift days holiday
• Discounts at most retailers, Medihealth scheme, 24/7 EAP

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of 15-20 production operatives within the production area, ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations on the shop floor.
• Take a hands‑on approach, overseeing performance, resolving issues in real time and keeping production running efficiently.
• Coordinate daily activities, including workload allocation, production planning, KPI tracking, and effective shift handovers.
• Maintain high standards of product quality, hygiene and food safety in line with BRC and site requirements.
• Support team development through training, onboarding agency staff, managing attendance/holidays, and handling performance reviews or disciplinaries.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in food or FMCG manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Open to supervisors or team leaders ready to step up, with experience managing similar team sizes and responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and quality standards within a production setting.
• Confident communicator with proven leadership skills; hands‑on, approachable, and proactive on the shop floor.
• Ideally familiar with BRC standards.

Any terms in this advert are not intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

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