Night Shift Manager, Food Production
CV-LibraryLeicester, City of LeicesterpermanentPosted: 16 October 2026
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Industry: Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Description
A food manufacturer is recruiting a Night Shift Manager (also known as Production Shift Manager, Shift Production Manager or Operations Shift Manager) to lead a full production shift in a high-volume FMCG food manufacturing site. A night shift premium is paid on top of base salary.
This is a senior people leadership role. The successful candidate will manage Area Managers, Manufacturing Technicians and operators, and will have a proven record of delivering results in safety, quality, service and cost in a fast-paced, Lean environment.
Key responsibilities
* Take overall responsibility for health and safety and site security on shift, including weekly H&S audits, incident investigation and root cause analysis
* Line manage Area Managers, Manufacturing Technicians and operators, setting SMART objectives and developing stretching but achievable goals
* Manage performance consistently and fairly, including absence management, disciplinary and grievance processes (up to sanction level)
* Lead training and development: skills gap analysis, training plans, SOP implementation and accurate training records
* Support recruitment, staff movements and succession planning alongside the Production Manager and HR
* Keep the site audit ready at all times, covering GMP, hygiene standards and cleaning schedules
* Review customer complaints with the technical team and shop floor, and put corrective actions in place to bring complaint levels down
* Deliver the daily production plan, investigating and reporting on any deviations
* Own budget and KPI recovery, including material usage variance and cost improvement projects
* Lead continuous improvement and cross functional project teams, making sure the benefits are realised and sustained
* Support new product launches with the NPD team
* Build a positive culture through clear communication, team briefings, toolbox talks and employee engagement
Essential experience
* Proven experience as a Shift Manager, Production Manager or similar in food manufacturing or FMCG
* Track record of leading high performing teams and driving operational excellence
* Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience, with measurable results
* Strong people management, performance management and coaching skills
* Auditing experience
* Intermediate HACCP qualification
* Intermediate Food Hygiene
To apply: Submit your CV via this advert. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a confidential discussion
Industry: Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Description
A food manufacturer is recruiting a Night Shift Manager (also known as Production Shift Manager, Shift Production Manager or Operations Shift Manager) to lead a full production shift in a high-volume FMCG food manufacturing site. A night shift premium is paid on top of base salary.
This is a senior people leadership role. The successful candidate will manage Area Managers, Manufacturing Technicians and operators, and will have a proven record of delivering results in safety, quality, service and cost in a fast-paced, Lean environment.
Key responsibilities
* Take overall responsibility for health and safety and site security on shift, including weekly H&S audits, incident investigation and root cause analysis
* Line manage Area Managers, Manufacturing Technicians and operators, setting SMART objectives and developing stretching but achievable goals
* Manage performance consistently and fairly, including absence management, disciplinary and grievance processes (up to sanction level)
* Lead training and development: skills gap analysis, training plans, SOP implementation and accurate training records
* Support recruitment, staff movements and succession planning alongside the Production Manager and HR
* Keep the site audit ready at all times, covering GMP, hygiene standards and cleaning schedules
* Review customer complaints with the technical team and shop floor, and put corrective actions in place to bring complaint levels down
* Deliver the daily production plan, investigating and reporting on any deviations
* Own budget and KPI recovery, including material usage variance and cost improvement projects
* Lead continuous improvement and cross functional project teams, making sure the benefits are realised and sustained
* Support new product launches with the NPD team
* Build a positive culture through clear communication, team briefings, toolbox talks and employee engagement
Essential experience
* Proven experience as a Shift Manager, Production Manager or similar in food manufacturing or FMCG
* Track record of leading high performing teams and driving operational excellence
* Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience, with measurable results
* Strong people management, performance management and coaching skills
* Auditing experience
* Intermediate HACCP qualification
* Intermediate Food Hygiene
To apply: Submit your CV via this advert. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a confidential discussion