Production Shift Manager

Production Shift Manager – Nightshift Location: Liverpool Salary: £45,000 – £48,000 10% Bonus Private Medical I am working with a leading food manufacturing business that is seeking to appoint a Production Shift Manager (Nightshift) . This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established organisation with a strong heritage in producing high-quality products and a focus on operational excellence and innovation. The Role As Production Shift Manager, you will play a key leadership role in overseeing people, plant, product and process performance. You will be accountable for delivering against site targets, driving efficiency, and ensuring your team performs to the highest standards. This role operates on a 12-hour night shift rotational pattern , including weekends. Key Responsibilities Lead, coach, and motivate your team to achieve safety, quality, cost, and performance targets. Ensure production plans are achieved and labour resources are effectively managed. Monitor and drive improvements in OEE, downtime, waste, and labour utilisation. Maintain compliance with food safety, quality management systems, and company standards. Foster strong communication across shifts, operational teams, and support functions. Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cost, improve efficiency, and enhance quality. Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous development. Candidate Profile Essential Experience & Skills Proven leadership experience within a manufacturing environment. Strong people management skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams. Experience working in a Lean/continuous improvement environment. Confident communicator with the ability to influence and engage at all levels. Hands-on, accountable approach with strong problem-solving skills. Desirable Previous experience within food manufacturing, bakery, or snacks production. Adaptability to change with the ability to support and develop others. Strong mentoring and coaching ability. What’s on Offer Salary: £45,000 – £48,000 10% Annual Bonus Private Medical Insurance Pension and life assurance cover Enhanced holiday scheme Cycle to work scheme and retail discounts Volunteering day and wellbeing support Excellent training and career development opportunities

Location: Liverpool, UK, GB

Posted Date: 9/15/2025