At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead night shift operations in a fast-paced fresh produce environment.
- Company: Join a leading fresh produce business with growth opportunities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, permanent night shift, and career progression.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on health, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make an impact by driving performance and developing teams.
- Qualifications: Experience in food manufacturing or FMCG and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading Fresh Produce business for an experienced Night Shift Operations Manager to lead overnight warehouse, packhouse and operational activities at a busy, fast-paced site in Dartford. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Operations Manager or an ambitious Shift Manager, Assistant Manager or Senior Supervisor ready to take the next step into a management role.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all night shift warehouse, packhouse and operational activities.
- Manage and develop operational teams to achieve productivity and service targets.
- Ensure Health & Safety, BRC, HACCP and food safety standards are maintained.
- Oversee labour planning, stock accuracy, intake and dispatch operations.
- Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement across the shift.
- Work closely with Planning, Quality and Technical teams to ensure customer requirements are met.
Experience Required
- Experience within Fresh Produce, food manufacturing or FMCG operations.
- Previous experience managing or supervising teams in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Strong understanding of Health & Safety, food safety and quality standards.
- Experience managing KPIs, labour planning and operational performance.
- Confident using WMS, ERP or warehouse management systems.
- Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
Whats on Offer
- £45,000 DOE
- Monday-Friday | 8:30pm-6:30am
- Permanent night shift
- Excellent opportunity to join a growing business with genuine career progression.
If you're an experienced operational leader with a passion for driving performance and developing teams within Fresh Produce or Food Manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you.
Night Shift Operations Manager in Dartford employer: Fresh People Ltd
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