Shift Manager

Lincolnshire | -40,00045,000 | Monday-Friday
Looking for a production leadership role where you can make a genuine impact?
An expanding food manufacturing business is looking for a Shift Manager to lead its production team, drive performance and help support its continued growth.
The business has grown significantly in recent years, with further expansion planned. This is an opportunity to join at an exciting time, take ownership of day-to-day operations and play a key role in developing the production function.
The role
You''ll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of production, leading the team to deliver against output, quality, safety and efficiency targets.
Key responsibilities will include:

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  Leading and developing production supervisors, line leaders and operatives
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  Managing daily production plans, workflow and labour efficiency
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  Driving performance, accountability and continuous improvement
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  Maintaining high standards of food safety, quality and health and safety
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  Working closely with engineering and maintenance teams to minimise downtime
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  Monitoring KPIs, identifying issues and implementing improvements

What are we looking for?
Someone with proven leadership experience within food manufacturing or a similar fast-paced production environment.
You''ll be confident managing people, making decisions under pressure and holding teams accountable, while taking a hands-on approach to improving performance. Strong communication skills, a continuous improvement mindset and the ability to build an effective team will be essential.
Interested?
If you''re an experienced production leader looking for your next step within a growing food manufacturing business, get in touch for a confidential conversation.