Shift Production Manager

Production Shift Manager £38,000 - £40,000 per annum ***Food & Drink Manufacturing / FMCG experience Needed*** 4 on / 4 off shift pattern * 2 x Days: 7:00am – 7:00pm * 2 x Nights: 7:00pm – 7:00am About the Role We’re a growing, ambitious food & drink manufacturing business with a strong people-first culture and a clear vision for the future. As we continue to scale, we’re looking for a Shift Manager to play a key role in driving performance, developing teams, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business where your leadership will directly shape results, culture, and success. What You’ll Be Doing As Shift Manager, you’ll take full ownership of your shift, leading teams to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality production. Key Responsibilities * Lead, motivate, and develop production teams to achieve targets * Ensure all operations are carried out safely and in line with hygiene and quality standards * Deliver production plans while maximising efficiency and minimising waste * Ensure production lines are set up correctly and operating to standard * Delegate tasks effectively and manage team rotations * Maintain accurate production records and compliance documentation * Drive high standards of housekeeping and audit readiness * Manage effective shift handovers to ensure smooth operations * Lead continuous improvement initiatives and support lean activities * Develop Team Leaders and build capability across the workforce * Manage people processes including performance, appraisals, and disciplinaries * Ensure efficient changeovers to reduce downtime * Create a positive, high-performance team culture What We’re Looking For * Experience in a manufacturing or production environment * Strong leadership and people management skills * Excellent communication and organisational ability * High attention to detail and commitment to standards * Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment * A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement Why Join Us? * Be part of a growing company with real momentum * Work in a business that values its people and culture * Opportunity to make a genuine impact on performance and team development * Develop your leadership skills in a supportive environment For further details please apply or contact Ballantine Recruitment