Production Shift Manager

Shift Production Manager Location: Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Industry: Food Manufacturing Shift: 4 on, 4 off Are you an experienced Production or Shift Manager looking to take ownership of a fast-paced manufacturing operation? We're working with an established food manufacturer that has invested significantly into its production capabilities and is now looking for a Shift Production Manager to join the team. You'll take responsibility for the day-to-day performance of your shift, leading and developing your production team while driving improvements across safety, quality, output, efficiency and cost. The Role As Shift Production Manager, you will:

• Lead, coach and develop a team within a fast-paced production environment
• Ensure production plans and daily output targets are achieved
• Monitor and improve KPIs including OEE, labour efficiency, waste and delivery
• Drive continuous improvement and identify opportunities to improve processes and performance
• Maintain high standards of GMP, HACCP, food safety and product quality
• Lead health and safety standards across the shift, ensuring adherence to safe systems of work
• Work closely with Engineering to minimise downtime and improve equipment performance
• Partner with Quality to maintain product specifications and manufacturing standards
• Manage labour utilisation, overtime and production costs effectively
• Conduct shift briefings, performance reviews and development plans
• Manage absence, lateness, training and performance fairly and consistently
• Create an engaged, accountable and high-performing team culture About You We're looking for someone with:
• Previous experience leading production teams within food manufacturing, FMCG or a similarly fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP and food safety standards
• Experience managing production KPIs such as OEE, waste, labour and output
• A good understanding of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
• Strong people management, coaching and performance management skills
• Experience working within an automated or high-volume production environment
• A proactive approach to problem solving and improving operational performance
• The confidence to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality and other operational teams You'll be someone who is comfortable being visible on the factory floor, understands what good manufacturing performance looks like and can balance the demands of people, production, safety and quality. Interested? If you're currently working as a Shift Manager, Production Shift Manager, Manufacturing Shift Manager, Production Manager or Production Team Manager and are looking for your next opportunity within food manufacturing, apply today. Location: Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire