Production Shift Manager

Production Shift Manager

Food Manufacturing

Northamptonshire

£45,000 – £48,000 | Late shift (2pm-10pm)

You\’re either good at leading people, or you\’re not.

If you’re the former — and by “good,” I mean someone who can spot a problem, fix it, and bring the team along for the ride without turning into David Brent — then keep reading.

This business is looking for a Department Manager to run the show on the late shift in one of their busiest food production departments. It\’s not a boring job, and it\’s definitely not one for clipboard-huggers.

You’ll be leading around 70-80 people. Not from behind a desk, but actually out there, where the food meets the tech and things need to keep moving. You’ll need to make decisions. Spot inefficiencies. Coach people. Improve processes. That kind of stuff.

And no — you don’t need to be a Lean Six Sigma Jedi. But if you’ve got ideas on how to run a tight ship, reduce waste, and actually implement them without a PowerPoint, they’ll probably love you.

They’re not looking for someone to babysit. They want a leader. Someone who knows how to get people performing at their best and isn’t afraid of tough conversations.

Ideally, you\’ve done this kind of thing in food manufacturing before — so if you\’ve managed a large operational team in a fast-paced environment, they\’ll want to hear from you.

What’s in it for you?

Aside from the obvious stuff like a proper salary, there’s 6 weeks holiday, various discounts, a subsidised canteen (hot food, not limp sandwiches), and solid career progression. Also: parking. Free.

And yes, it’s a late shift. But if you’re the right person, there’s flexibility in it. No 3am starts or vampire hours unless that’s your thing.

The Process:

There’ll be a video chat first, then an on-site tour and a competency interview. Nothing scary, no trick questions — just a proper conversation to see if this is right for both of you.

So — if you’re the kind of person who can actually lead (not just “manage”), and you’ve got the energy, resilience and know-how to handle a fast-moving operation, we should talk.

No buzzwords. No fluff. Just a proper job, with real impact.

Click apply or give me a call — whichever feels less painful.