Shift Leader
Location: Coulman Road, Thorne, Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Salary : Up to £50K dependent on experience
Vacancy Type: Permanent
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 Security & 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 and Dispatch Operations.
- 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.
- Ensure outload of materials are conducted in a timely manner to achieve on time in full KPIs.
Equipment & Maintenance
- Ensure machinery is operating properly.
- Coordinate preventive maintenance.
- Report breakdowns and reduce production delays.
- Report shortages predicted to enable this to be managed with customers.
Reporting & Documentation
- Maintain production reports.
- Track KPIs (OEE, yield, downtime, OTIS, waste).
- Prepare daily/weekly performance summaries.
- Manage 121s for direct line reports.
Required Skills
- Knowledge of food safety regulations.
- Leadership & people management.
- Problem-solving under pressure.
- Understanding of production & dispatch planning.
- Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
- Good communication skills.
Educational Background
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science
- Food Technology
- Industrial Engineering
- Manufacturing/Production Engineering
- 3-5 years experience in food manufacturing and Dispatch Operations.
Shifts are the following :
- Monday to Friday
- Occasional weekend work during peak seasons
Shifts:
40 hours per week with one hour for lunch unpaid
Rotating:
- 08.30 - 17.30 Week 1
- 11.00 - 20.00 Week 2
- 15.00 - Finish (1am usually) Week 3
When working 15.00 onwards shift allowance of £100 will be provided per week.
CMI / ILM Level 3 / 5 qualification post 6 months service with huge development opportunities.
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