Shift Manager - Food Production

Purpose of the role: To effectively coach and develop a pro‑active Production team that will strive to achieve, and improve, ongoing business objectives and KPIs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the production processes, manage the day to day production schedule and ensure all production functionality is cost effective.
• Ensure that the production schedule is updated regularly and that any changes to the plan are discussed and agreed in advance with the planning team.
• Raw material stock rotation is adhered to and measures are in place to maintain acceptable standards of fruit handling.
• All KPI data to be recorded accurately and analysed through adopting Lean manufacturing techniques, in order to communicate, nurture and improve.
• Embrace and encourage a continuous improvement culture and follow through any ideas to conclusion.
• Manage the training process, ensuring all relevant training requirements are planned and carried out effectively in line with company guidelines.
• Adequate levels of skilled operators are maintained, to enable the effective operation of the factory, including succession planning.
• Ensure all HACCP requirements are adhered to in line with the company’s HACCP plan.
• Ensure all finished goods are delivered within the correct quality specifications and checks are in place to ensure adherence.
• Represent the Company in a professional manner with external and internal customers to develop and improve existing and new relationships with both customers and auditors.
• Ensure safe systems of work are carried out at all times and any accidents and incidents are investigated fully in line with company procedures.
• Ensure proactive accident prevention is undertaken using the risk assessment process and action points are dealt with within the agreed timescale.
• Carry out effective team communications to keep all employees informed of the required standards to aid performance improvement.
• Manage and motivate teams in conjunction with the HR department, and within company policy/guidelines.

Knowledge, Skill and Experience requirements:

• Good general education which includes good GCSEs/A levels (or equivalent).
• Excellent numeracy, literacy, and computer skills.
• Good understanding of Lean principles or similar.
• Experience in food manufacturing, preferably in a short shelf‑life chilled environment.
• Proven experience in a similar role including good man management skills, managing a team of direct reports of up to 150 people.
• Strong understanding of production planning and control of KPI’s, specifically labour.
• Understanding of current GMP practices in line with BRC guidelines.

We are committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fresh Del Monte and its affiliates do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also participate in E‑Verify where applicable, to ensure employment authorization eligibility. Driven by our core values—Excellence, Care, Passion, Trust, and Creativity we invite you to explore our career opportunities and join our FRESH team.