NIGHT Shift Manager (Food Manufacturing) in Attleborough, Norfolk

Manufacturing Reporting to: Production Stream Manager Shift Pattern: Nights – 4 on 4 off - 6:00pm – 6:00am About the Role We have an exciting opportunity for a Production Shift Manager to join our Manufacturing team at Attleborough. Working a permanent night shift pattern of 4 on 4 off (6:00pm–6:00am), you will be responsible for leading and developing a team of Production Team Leaders to maximise manufacturing performance, improve operational efficiency, and deliver outstanding standards in safety, quality, cost, and service. As part of the Pilgrim's Europe way of working, this is a site-based role, requiring visible leadership and close collaboration with operational teams across the factory. Build and promote a strong safety culture through visible leadership and coaching. Ensure risk assessments are in place and corrective actions are completed. Monitor, report, and improve safety performance metrics. Promote a culture where food safety, quality, and authenticity are a condition of doing business. Ensure products are manufactured right first time and GMP standards are maintained. Escalate and manage significant quality concerns appropriately. Support the delivery of the Production Stream strategic plan and key operational objectives. Deliver improvements in labour utilisation, waste reduction, OEE, and overall manufacturing performance. Manage and support planned and unplanned operational activities, including maintenance, audits, and production changes. Monitor ATP performance and respond effectively to escalations. Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and development conversations. Support recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning activities. Build a strong pipeline of talent for future business needs. Drive Operational Excellence (OPEX) across the production stream. Ensure the area remains audit-ready across safety, quality, environmental, manufacturing, and asset management standards. Analyse operational data to identify trends, performance gaps, and improvement opportunities. Drive closure of actions and issues through effective performance management. Lead projects and improvement initiatives that support site objectives. Identify and eliminate manufacturing losses, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies. Drive continuous improvements that enhance customer satisfaction and business performance. We are looking for a passionate and driven manufacturing leader who can inspire teams, solve problems, and deliver results within a fast-paced FMCG environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Experience within an FMCG or food manufacturing environment. Knowledge of health and safety, quality, environmental, and asset management systems. Experience of Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing Excellence, or OPEX methodologies. Foundation level Health & Safety Food Safety qualification At Pilgrim's Europe, we are committed to developing our people and creating opportunities for long-term career growth. Competitive salary and benefits package Career development opportunities within a leading international food business Ongoing training and leadership development Employee benefits and discount platform Wellbeing support programmes If you are a people-focused manufacturing leader with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join Pilgrim's Europe as a Production Shift Manager Nights!