PRODUCTION SHIFT MANAGER
Job Title – Production Shift Manager
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Location – Thatcham, Berkshire
Salary – £45,000 + 7.5% shift allowance (OTE c. £48,375) + bonus 3-5%
Shift – Sunday – Thursday, 11:00pm – 7:00am (40 hours) -Nightshift
Job Role of the Production Shift Manager
A fantastic opportunity which is not to be missed for a strong, hands-on Production Shift Manager to join a well-established and reputable food manufacturing business. This is a fast-paced, high-volume site supplying major retailers and the catering industry.
This role is 70% hands-on / 30% desk-based, so we're looking for a Shift Manager who can lead from the front, drive standards on the shop floor, and ensure production targets, safety and hygiene requirements are consistently met.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of Production Line/Cell Leaders and staff, ensuring labour and work is allocated to gain maximum efficiencies, whilst contributing to continuous improvement through data gathering, analysis and action planning.
Sector – Food Manufacturing / Production Management
Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Production Shift Manager
- Food manufacturing experience (essential)
- Minimum 2 years' supervisory/managerial experience in a production/manufacturing environment
Desirable Requirements for the Production Shift Manager
- NEBOSH / IOSH (or similar H&S qualification)
- BRC experience
- High-care / ambient food manufacturing exposure
The Production Shift Manager will benefit from:
- Working for an established, successful manufacturing business (c. £80m turnover)
- Strong benefits package (pension, life insurance, wellbeing programme, gym membership, cycle to work, onsite parking, canteen, staff discounts/free food, sick pay, company events, referral programme)
- On-the-job training from existing Shift Managers
- Clear (but flat) structure with potential progression routes into Unit Manager / Factory Manager (longer-term)
If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.
For further details contact Nathan Lock at Pioneer Selection.
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