Shift Manager
*Annual Salary: £45,000
*Location: South Essex
*Job Type: Full-time
*Monday - Friday - Mix of early shifts and twilight shifts
Join our exceptional team on a mission to change children’s lives through deliciously healthy food. We are seeking a hands-on, systems-oriented Shift Manager with a strong Continuous Improvement (CI) focus to build efficient production systems and ensure our operation is scalable, stable, and responsive to demand. This role reports directly to the Production Manager and is crucial in managing our production operations effectively.
Day-to-day of the role:
*Oversee all aspects of production operations during the shift, ensuring consistent product quality and compliance with food safety, hygiene, and regulatory standards.
*Collaborate closely with Purchasing, NPD, Transport, and Technical departments to align production activities and achieve operational goals.
*Drive departmental KPIs through effective planning, monitoring, and performance reporting on a daily and weekly basis.
*Identify operational bottlenecks and implement targeted process improvements to enhance efficiency and throughput.
*Lead and develop a multi-skilled, cross-trained team to ensure flexibility, high performance, and effective succession planning.
*Champion continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, and waste reduction.
*Strategically plan shift workloads and allocate resources to meet production targets efficiently.
*Conduct regular toolbox talks and refresher training sessions to reinforce safety, quality, and performance standards.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*3-5 years management experience in an FMCG Food manufacturing environment.
*Strong understanding of food safety systems, HACCP principles, and BRC or equivalent quality standards.
*Excellent people management skills, leading and inspiring teams and driving a high-performance culture.
*Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage and resolve operational issues under pressure.
*Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with ERP or planning tools.
*HACCP and Food Safety in Manufacturing certification.
Benefits:
*33 days annual leave.
*Free hot drinks, breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
*Ongoing training and development opportunities.
*Discounted and tax-free nursery places for employees’ children.
*Wellbeing resources and support including discounted gym memberships, cycle to work, and eyecare vouchers.
*Free life coaching through Dream Academy.
*Free parking.
To apply for this Shift Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.