Backshift Factory Manager
CV-LibraryGlasgow, Glasgow CitypermanentPosted: 2 October 2026
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We're recruiting for a Backshift Factory Manager to lead and oversee all manufacturing activities during the evening shift, ensuring production targets, quality standards, health & safety requirements and customer expectations are consistently achieved.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven operations professional with a background in food manufacturing who thrives in a high-volume environment and enjoys developing high-performing teams.
The Role
Reporting to the Site Operations Manager, you will be responsible for managing the entire factory operation during the backshift, ensuring efficient, safe and cost-effective production.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading all production activities across the factory during the backshift
* Driving performance against key KPIs including output, yield, efficiency and labour utilisation
* Ensuring products are manufactured to the highest quality and food safety standards
* Promoting a strong health & safety culture across all departments
* Managing, coaching and developing Team Leaders, Supervisors and Production Managers
* Ensuring staffing levels are effectively planned to meet operational requirements
* Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste
* Working closely with Technical, Engineering, Planning and Supply Chain teams
* Managing factory performance and escalating operational issues where necessary
* Delivering exceptional standards of compliance, GMP and site housekeeping
About You
To be successful in this role, you'll have:
* Proven experience in a Factory Manager, Production Manager, Operations Manager or Senior Manufacturing leadership role
* Strong food manufacturing or FMCG experience
* Demonstrable experience leading large production teams within a fast-paced environment
* Excellent understanding of food safety, quality and hygiene standards
* Strong people leadership, coaching and performance management skills
* Experience driving operational improvements and efficiency gains
* Commercial awareness with the ability to balance cost, quality and service
* A hands-on approach and the ability to make decisions under pressure
What's on Offer?
* Opportunity to play a key leadership role within a successful food manufacturing business
* High levels of autonomy and responsibility
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation
* A business committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence
If you're a passionate manufacturing leader looking to make a real impact within a dynamic food production environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Keywords: Factory Manager, Backshift Manager, Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Operations Manager, Shift Operations Manager, Food Manufacturing, FMCG, Production Leadership, Factory Operations, Manufacturing Operations, Food Production Manager
We're recruiting for a Backshift Factory Manager to lead and oversee all manufacturing activities during the evening shift, ensuring production targets, quality standards, health & safety requirements and customer expectations are consistently achieved.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven operations professional with a background in food manufacturing who thrives in a high-volume environment and enjoys developing high-performing teams.
The Role
Reporting to the Site Operations Manager, you will be responsible for managing the entire factory operation during the backshift, ensuring efficient, safe and cost-effective production.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading all production activities across the factory during the backshift
* Driving performance against key KPIs including output, yield, efficiency and labour utilisation
* Ensuring products are manufactured to the highest quality and food safety standards
* Promoting a strong health & safety culture across all departments
* Managing, coaching and developing Team Leaders, Supervisors and Production Managers
* Ensuring staffing levels are effectively planned to meet operational requirements
* Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste
* Working closely with Technical, Engineering, Planning and Supply Chain teams
* Managing factory performance and escalating operational issues where necessary
* Delivering exceptional standards of compliance, GMP and site housekeeping
About You
To be successful in this role, you'll have:
* Proven experience in a Factory Manager, Production Manager, Operations Manager or Senior Manufacturing leadership role
* Strong food manufacturing or FMCG experience
* Demonstrable experience leading large production teams within a fast-paced environment
* Excellent understanding of food safety, quality and hygiene standards
* Strong people leadership, coaching and performance management skills
* Experience driving operational improvements and efficiency gains
* Commercial awareness with the ability to balance cost, quality and service
* A hands-on approach and the ability to make decisions under pressure
What's on Offer?
* Opportunity to play a key leadership role within a successful food manufacturing business
* High levels of autonomy and responsibility
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation
* A business committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence
If you're a passionate manufacturing leader looking to make a real impact within a dynamic food production environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Keywords: Factory Manager, Backshift Manager, Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Operations Manager, Shift Operations Manager, Food Manufacturing, FMCG, Production Leadership, Factory Operations, Manufacturing Operations, Food Production Manager