Night Manager (Food manufacturing) in Newcastle under Lyme

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Nights Manager to join a fast-paced food manufacturing business based in Stoke-On-Trent. Reporting directly to the Factory Manager, you will be responsible for leading the night shift operation, ensuring production targets are achieved safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Production & Operations
  • Lead the night shift operation to deliver the daily production plan.
  • Ensure customer orders are completed accurately and on time.
  • Manage labour resources to maximise productivity and efficiency.
  • Monitor production performance, yields and KPIs, identifying opportunities for improvement.
  • Minimise waste across raw materials, packaging and consumables.
  • Lead daily operational meetings and communicate production performance across departments.
• Team Management
  • Lead, motivate and develop production teams and Senior Line Leaders.
  • Conduct inductions, training, appraisals and ongoing performance reviews.
  • Manage attendance, absence, return-to-work interviews and holiday planning.
  • Handle employee relations matters, including disciplinary and performance management processes.
  • Promote a positive culture of accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Quality & Food Safety
  • Ensure full compliance with food safety, GMP and HACCP standards.
  • Carry out internal audits and implement corrective actions where required.
  • Maintain high standards of product quality and customer compliance.
  • Ensure stock is stored, rotated and identified correctly.
• Health & Safety
  • Promote a strong health and safety culture throughout the site.
  • Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety legislation, COSHH and company procedures.
  • Investigate incidents and near misses, implementing preventative actions where required.
  • Ensure all risk assessments and safe working practices are followed.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including Kaizen and continuous improvement projects.
  • Identify root causes of operational issues and implement long-term solutions.
  • Analyse production data to improve efficiency, productivity and overall site performance.
  • Support business improvement projects and mentor colleagues across the operation.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous management experience within FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience managing KPIs, productivity and production performance.
• Knowledge of food safety, GMP and HACCP.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Good IT skills with experience using production or ERP systems.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Flexible and proactive approach.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Food Safety (essential).
• Level 3 Health & Safety (IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent).
• HACCP knowledge.
• Food Safety Level 4 (desirable).
• Business Management or Food-related Degree (desirable).

Career development and progression opportunities available within a supportive leadership team and modern manufacturing environment.

If you are interested in this position please apply directly or email your CV over to (url removed).