At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the night shift operations in a growing food manufacturing site.
- Company: Dynamic food manufacturing company in East Yorkshire with significant investment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £60,000 - £65,000 and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Opportunity to build a high-performing team and culture from the ground up.
- Why this job: Shape a new night operation and make a real impact without legacy issues.
- Qualifications: Experience in senior operational roles within food manufacturing is essential.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 65000 £ per year.
Night Shift Operations Manager
Food Manufacturing | East Yorkshire | £60,000 - £65,000
This food manufacturing site is entering its next phase of growth. Production volumes are increasing, the night operation is expanding, and for the first time, they're creating a dedicated Night Shift Operations Manager to take complete ownership of the site overnight.
This isn't a glorified Shift Manager role. When the days leave, you'll be the senior operational leader on site.
You'll have around 100 people operating across production, with Shift Managers reporting directly into you and dotted-line responsibility across Engineering, Hygiene and Quality. Your job is to make sure every department is pulling in the same direction while developing the leadership team beneath you into a high-performing operation.
You'll inherit a business that's already invested heavily in its people, processes and facilities. Now they need someone who can make the most of it.
What you'll be doing:
- Leading the entire manufacturing operation throughout the night shift.
- Coaching and developing a team of Shift Managers to raise leadership capability.
- Working closely with Engineering, Hygiene and Quality to keep the operation running smoothly.
- Driving performance across safety, quality, service and productivity.
- Building a culture of accountability, communication and continuous improvement.
- Making decisions that keep the site moving when everyone else has gone home.
What they're looking for:
You've already done this. Not necessarily with the same job title, but you've been the senior operational leader on nights within a food manufacturing environment. You'll know what it's like being the person everyone turns to when something goes wrong. More importantly, you'll enjoy developing people rather than simply managing them.
You'll probably have experience as a:
- Night Operations Manager
- Night Production Manager
- Operations Manager
- Manufacturing Manager
- Senior Shift Manager (with genuine site-wide responsibility)
Food manufacturing experience is essential.
Why this one?
There aren't many opportunities where you get to shape a growing night operation from the ground up without inheriting years of legacy problems. The investment has already happened. The business is growing. The structure is in place. Now they need the right leader to bring it all together.
If you're looking for another role where you simply maintain the status quo, this probably isn't for you. If you'd rather build something, apply below and let's have a conversation.
As always, your application will be handled in complete confidence.
Shift Operations Manager NIGHTS SHIFT 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.
