At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead daily operations and drive team performance in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join McCain, a global leader in food production with over 60 years of experience.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Great stepping stone to senior management roles in a thriving company.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by developing your team and driving operational excellence.
- Qualifications: Experience in leadership and a passion for continuous improvement.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
About McCain
At McCain, we're feeding the world: from French fries to Smiles, we contribute to the important role food plays in people's lives. That's why we're dedicated to ensuring our core values - Family, Authentic, Trusted, and Quality - shine through every day. As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience, a presence in more than 160 countries, and a global team of 22,000 people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that we can work together, along with our business and community partners, to bring sustainable growth and positive change today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. Join us and see how you can MAKE IT at McCain!
About the Role
This is not your average Shift Manager role. At Wombourne, our Shift Manager sits at the heart of site performance - leading people, driving operational excellence, and owning outcomes across Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Environment, and People (SQDC). It is a role with real weight, real responsibility, and a salary to match. Think of it as the bridge between a traditional Shift Manager and a Production Manager. You will be managing a team of up to 25 people - including three Team Leaders and a mix of permanent and agency operators - and you will be the most senior leader on site out of hours. You will run the Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meeting each morning, presenting the operational picture for the next 24 hours to the wider site team, and then spend the rest of your day making sure everything and everyone is performing to the standard required. What sets this role apart is the expectation that you will not just manage the present - you will build the future. A key priority is upskilling your Team Leaders and developing your team so that the pipeline below you is strong, capable, and ready to step up. This is a role for someone who is ambitious, technically curious, and ready to lead with real autonomy. If you are looking for a stepping stone to Senior Production Manager or Plant Manager, this is the place to do it.
What You'll Do
- Lead the Daily Operations: Chair the Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meeting - presenting the previous 24 hours and the plan ahead, flagging any material or operational considerations to the wider site team.
- Own Your Team's Performance: Ensure your Team Leaders and operators are working to the right standard work methods. Make decisions. Solve problems. Do not wait to be told.
- Develop Your People: This is a priority, not an afterthought. Create genuine development opportunities for your Team Leaders and operators - with the goal of having someone ready to step into your shoes when the time comes.
- Drive SQDC Performance: Own your metrics across Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Environment, and People. You are accountable for the full picture, not just production output.
- Collaborate Across the Site: Work closely with Engineering, Food Safety, Quality, Technical, and other functions. The Operations Manager at Wombourne is considered one of the biggest drivers of overall site performance.
- Champion Continuous Improvement: Use lean manufacturing tools to drive efficiency, reduce waste, and embed a culture of improvement within your team.
- Uphold Safety and Compliance: Maintain the highest standards of Health Engineering.
Manufacturing (Shift) Operations Manager employer: McCain Foods (GB) Ltd
At McCain, we pride ourselves on being a vibrant and inclusive employer that values passion and teamwork. As a Receiving/Intake Operative, you'll enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development, alongside competitive benefits that enhance your work-life balance. Located in a dynamic environment, you will be part of a company that not only leads the frozen potato industry but also champions sustainability and community engagement.
