Shift Manager

Requirements

• Required Skills
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations
• Proven leadership and people management skills
• Ability to problem-solve in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding of production planning
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
• Excellent communication skills
• Education & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• 3-5 years' experience in food manufacturing
• Working Hours & Environment
• 8-hour working day (plus 1-hour unpaid lunch; 9 hours on-site)
• Monday to Friday
• Rotational shift pattern
• Occasional weekend work during peak periods or breakdowns
• Operational Scope
• Responsibility for:
• 5 processing lines
• 14 packing lines
• Dispatch operations
• Managing approximately 300 flexible workforce staff
• Direct responsibility for developing and leading 8 Supervisors
• Fast-paced production environment with frequent changeovers
• Experience in fresh food manufacturing (ideally protein-based) 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

Additional Information

Shift Manager Location: Doncaster Salary: £45,000 per annum base Shift will be rotating on the below: 08:00-17.00 14:00 -23:00 15:00 -00:00 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 & Quality Compliance Ensure compliance with: HACCP GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) FDA / local food regulations ISO / FSSC standards (if applicable) Monitor hygiene, sanitation, and CCPs (Critical Control Points) 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 & Materials Control Coordinate raw material availability. Minimise waste and product loss. Monitor packaging material usage. Equipment & Maintenance Ensure machinery is operating properly. Coordinate preventive maintenance. Report breakdowns and reduce production delays. Reporting & Documentation Maintain production reports. Track KPIs (OEE, yield, downtime, waste). Prepare daily/weekly performance summaries.

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