Shift Manager
Location: Doncaster
Salary: £45,000 per annum base
Shift will be rotating on the below:
*08:00-17.00
*14:00 -23:00
*15:00 -00:00
A Shift Manager in food manufacturing supports the Production Manager in overseeing daily manufacturing operations to ensure products are made safely, efficiently, on time, and within quality standards.
Production Operations
*Supervise daily production activities on the floor.
*Ensure production targets (volume, OEE, yield, efficiency) are met.
*Monitor workflow and adjust schedules as needed.
*Reduce downtime and improve productivity.
Food Safety & Quality Compliance
*Ensure compliance with:
*HACCP
*GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
*FDA / local food regulations
*ISO / FSSC standards (if applicable)
*Monitor hygiene, sanitation, and CCPs (Critical Control Points)
*Coordinate with Quality Assurance teams

Team Management
*Supervise line leaders and production staff.
*Conduct shift briefings.
*Train employees on SOPs and safety procedures.
*Handle attendance, discipline, and performance issues.
Inventory & Materials Control
*Coordinate raw material availability.
*Minimise waste and product loss.
*Monitor packaging material usage.
Equipment & Maintenance
*Ensure machinery is operating properly.
*Coordinate preventive maintenance.
*Report breakdowns and reduce production delays.
Reporting & Documentation
*Maintain production reports.
*Track KPIs (OEE, yield, downtime, waste).
*Prepare daily/weekly performance summaries.
Skills & Experience
Required Skills
*Strong knowledge of food safety regulations
*Proven leadership and people management skills
*Ability to problem-solve in a fast-paced environment
*Understanding of production planning
*Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
*Excellent communication skills
Education & Experience
*Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Industrial Engineering, or related field
*3–5 years’ experience in food manufacturing
Working Hours & Environment
*8-hour working day (plus 1-hour unpaid lunch; 9 hours on-site)
*Monday to Friday
*Rotational shift pattern
*Occasional weekend work during peak periods or breakdowns
Operational Scope
*Responsibility for:
*5 processing lines
*14 packing lines
*Dispatch operations

*Managing approximately 300 flexible workforce staff
*Direct responsibility for developing and leading 8 Supervisors
*Fast-paced production environment with frequent changeovers
*Experience in fresh food manufacturing (ideally protein-based) preferred
Additional Information
*Bank Holidays are worked unless booked as leave
*Site closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day
*Significant business growth plans in place
Benefits
(Current package under review)
*28 days holiday (Year 1)
*29 days holiday (Year 2)
*30 days holiday (Year 3)
*3% pension contribution
*Private healthcare after 1 year (including dental cover)
*Death in Service: £50,000 (after 1 year)
*On-site parking
*On-site canteen
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Chesterfield Poultry, please do not hesitate to apply.