At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead production teams, ensuring safety, quality, and performance in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join a growing food manufacturing business with a focus on operational excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for continuous improvement and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in food manufacturing while developing high-performing teams.
- Qualifications: Experience in FMCG manufacturing and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Are you an experienced Shift Manager or Manufacturing Manager looking for your next challenge? We are seeking a highly motivated
Senior Shift Manager to join our Operations team in Avonmouth and play a key leadership role in driving performance, safety, quality, and people development across our production operation.
Reporting directly to the
Factory Manager , you will oversee all operations within the Trim Department while providing leadership and support across site production teams.
This is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact within a growing food manufacturing business.
Key Responsibilities
- Champion a strong safety-first culture across all production teams.
- Ensure compliance with all site health and safety policies and procedures.
- Lead accident investigations, risk assessments, and corrective actions.
- Act as a role model for safe working practices.
- Quality & Food Safety
- Take ownership of product quality and department compliance during your shift.
- Ensure quality systems and CCP checks are completed to the highest standards.
- Investigate non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
- Work closely with Technical and Site leadership teams to drive quality culture initiatives.
- Operational Performance & Customer Service
- Deliver production plans while maintaining service levels and operational targets.
- Communicate effectively regarding shortages and production issues.
- Collaborate with senior management, commercial, and finance teams to support customer satisfaction.
- Manage all aspects of employee performance, development, and engagement.
- Coach and develop Supervisors and high-potential employees.
- Lead performance reviews, absence management, disciplinary processes, and investigations.
- Foster a positive, accountable, and high-performing team culture.
- Develop problem-solving capabilities across teams.
- Work collaboratively with managers across the site to achieve business objectives.
- Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.
About You
We're looking for a confident leader who thrives in a fast-moving manufacturing environment and can inspire teams to deliver exceptional results.
Essential Experience & Skills
- Proven experience as a Shift Manager or Manufacturing Manager within an FMCG manufacturing environment.
- Previous experience in a high-risk/high-care food manufacturing setting.
- Strong people management and leadership skills.
- Sound understanding of food safety, compliance, and health & safety legislation.
- Commercial awareness and understanding of operational cost drivers.
- Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and web-based management systems.
- Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
- BRC and retail customer audit experience.
- What We're Looking For
- A self-motivated and proactive leader.
- Someone who leads by example and motivates others to succeed.
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
- Excellent relationship-building capabilities.
- A collaborative approach with a passion for continuous improvement.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you’re passionate about food manufacturing, operational excellence, and developing high-performing teams, we’d love to hear from you.
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Senior Shift Manager employer: Indigo Food Group Limited
BM Foods is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at our Avonmouth site where you can lead a dedicated team in the fast-paced Ready-to-Eat food manufacturing sector. With a strong focus on employee development, health and safety, and operational excellence, we provide ample opportunities for growth and engagement, ensuring that every team member plays a vital role in delivering high-quality products to our customers. Join us to be part of a supportive culture that values your contributions and fosters continuous improvement.
