Shift Manager

Shift Manager + £40,500 - £43k + Food Production + 33 days inc BH + Fixed 6am-2pm Shift Tuesday - Saturday We are recruiting for an experienced Shift Manager to join a leading food manufacturing business in the Manchester area. This is an excellent opportunity for a proven production leader to take ownership of a manufacturing shift, driving performance across safety, quality, people, cost, and operational efficiency. The successful candidate will lead and develop a team within a fast-paced food production environment, ensuring targets are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, health & safety, and employee engagement. Key Responsibilities * Lead, motivate, and develop production teams to deliver operational targets. * Drive a positive health and safety culture, ensuring compliance with all policies, procedures, and legal requirements. * Ensure products are manufactured in line with food safety, quality, and customer standards. * Manage labour, raw materials, packaging, and waste to achieve budgeted performance. * Monitor and improve KPIs relating to efficiency, productivity, waste, quality, and attendance. * Conduct regular team briefings, performance reviews, and one-to-one meetings. * Support training, succession planning, and employee development initiatives. * Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance operational performance. * Ensure GMP, hygiene, housekeeping, and compliance standards are maintained at all times. * Deliver effective shift handovers and maintain accurate production records. * Work collaboratively with engineering, technical, planning, and other support functions to achieve business objectives. Candidate Requirements * Previous experience as a Shift Manager, Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, or similar leadership role within food manufacturing. * Strong understanding of food safety, quality standards, GMP, and health & safety requirements. * Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams. * Track record of driving operational improvements and delivering measurable results. * Strong people management, coaching, and communication skills. * Ability to analyse operational data and use KPIs to drive performance. * Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and ERP systems such as SAP. * Excellent planning, organisational, and problem-solving abilities. * Flexible approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment