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 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 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:
Week 1
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.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Chesterfield Poultry Ltd, please do not hesitate to apply.
Shift Leader in Doncaster employer: Chesterfield Poultry Careers
As an Effluent Operative at our Coulman Road facility in Thorne, Doncaster, you will join a dynamic engineering team dedicated to maintaining high operational standards and safety. We offer competitive pay, a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth through continuous improvement initiatives, and the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility. Our rotating shift pattern allows for a balanced work-life experience, making us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
Contact Details:
Chesterfield Poultry Careers Recruitment Team
