Shift Manager, Hampshire. Salary: £45,000 | Location: North Hampshire | Pattern: Friday to Monday Let me be straight with you. Food manufacturing doesn’t wait. It doesn’t care that it’s Sunday, that the line’s down, or that someone’s phoned in sick. If you’ve run a shift in food manufacturing, you already know this. The job You’ll own a production area during the weekend shift. Not “support it.” Not “have visibility of it.” Own it. Safety, quality, performance and people are all yours, and at the end of the shift you’ll know exactly how it went, because the numbers will tell you. This role is a great opportunity for a production supervisor to step into a new challenge. What you’ll be doing Leading a production team to hit shift KPIs safely and efficiently Keeping Health & Safety, hygiene and compliance standards where they should be, every shift, not just audit week Supporting the Production Manager on day-to-day responsibilities Chasing yield and cutting waste, because in food manufacturing both are money Using performance data to spot problems and fix them, rather than admiring them on a spreadsheet Escalating maintenance issues early, before a small fault turns into a long stoppage Coaching and developing your team so they get better, and so you’re not the only one who can solve things Making sure traceability and product compliance are spot on. This one isn’t optional. The bits we won’t dress up It’s fast-paced. That means decisions get made quickly, often with incomplete information. You’ll be hands-on. If you want to manage from a laptop, wrong job for you. Standards aren’t a suggestion. You’ll be accountable for them, and so will the business. You’ll fit if you have Production management experience in food manufacturing, fresh produce or another fast-moving environment A proper understanding of food safety, hygiene, and compliance Real experience leading teams, not just overseeing them Problem-solving skills and the confidence to make a call and stand by it Communication skills that work on the shop floor as well as in the meeting room An eye for detail and a habit of owning the result What you get Aside from a role with real accountability and room to grow in a leading food manufacturing business, you also get: Competitive salary: £45,000 Bonus: Up to 10% Pension: above industry standard Lifestyle: gym discounts and holiday/travel savings Interested? Apply with your CV on the below link. If you’d rather tell us in a few lines what you’ve run and what you’re proud of, that works too. A real person will read it. Alternatively, if you would like to know more regarding the role and business. Give Wayne at The Sterling Choice a call
Production Shift Manager in Hampshire employer: The Sterling Choice
Join a forward-thinking food manufacturing company in Warwickshire, where innovation and investment are at the forefront of operations. As a Manufacturing Manager, you'll thrive in a dynamic work culture that encourages leadership and continuous improvement, offering you the chance to make a real impact on performance and efficiency. With competitive compensation, a bonus structure, and opportunities for professional growth, this role is perfect for those looking to drive change in a supportive environment.
