Production Shift Manager
Central Belt, Scotland
4 on / 4 off Days
£40,000 - £44,000 + Benefits
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced production leader looking to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment where people, quality, safety and continuous improvement are at the heart of the operation.
The Role
Reporting into the Production Manager, you'll be responsible for leading and developing production teams to ensure operational targets are achieved safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
This is a hands-on leadership position where you'll have full responsibility for shift performance, people management, productivity, quality and health & safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate and develop production teams to achieve operational KPIs
- Drive productivity, efficiency and waste reduction initiatives
- Ensure food safety, quality and GMP standards are maintained at all times
- Monitor and improve labour utilisation and production performance
- Manage employee performance, attendance and training requirements
- Work closely with Technical, Engineering and Planning teams
- Support continuous improvement projects across the site
- Ensure a positive health & safety culture throughout your area
About You
- Previous supervisory or management experience within food manufacturing
- Strong people leadership and team development skills
- Experience managing KPIs, labour and production performance
- Good understanding of food safety, quality and GMP standards
- A proactive and problem-solving mindset
- Ability to lead from the front in a fast-paced production environment
For this position, someone who has / is working within food/drinks/ FMCG is essential
If you're a Production Supervisor ready for the next step, or an established Shift Manager looking for a new challenge, I'd be keen to speak with you.
Feel free to send me a direct message for a confidential discussion.
Please note, we do not have the option to offer sponsorship for this position
#FoodManufacturing #ProductionManager #ShiftManager #Operations #ManufacturingJobs #ScotlandJobs #FoodIndustry #ProductionLeadership #Recruitment #ProteaRecruitment
TPBN1_UKTJ
Production Shift Manager in Shotts employer: Protea Recruitment Ltd
Join a dynamic team at our food manufacturing site in Central Scotland, where we prioritise employee growth and development. With a competitive salary of £46,500 and a permanent night shift pattern, you'll enjoy a stable role that offers training opportunities and the chance to drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment. Our commitment to safety and reliability ensures a supportive work culture, making us an excellent employer for skilled engineers seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
