Job Description
Production Shift Manager to oversee production area and staff at Valeo Foods Gateshead.
Shift Pattern
6am-2pm rotating with 2pm-10pm & 10pm-6am.
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise production operators, technicians, and support staff for your shift.
- Foster a positive team culture by providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback.
- Oversee training and development to ensure staff are fully trained and compliant with company procedures and that the plant is manned correctly to cover absence, holidays, etc.
- Ensure effective communication across shifts and between departments to maintain smooth operations.
- Oversee daily production activities, ensuring adherence to production schedules and operational targets.
- Identify and resolve operational challenges to minimize downtime and maximize production efficiency.
- Optimize processes for continuous improvement, ensuring adherence to production timelines and quality standards.
- Ensure all operations comply with GMP standards, health & safety regulations, and food safety policies.
- Conduct regular audits and inspections of the production area to ensure cleanliness, safety, and quality.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in a leadership role within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food or confectionery industry.
- Strong knowledge of GMP, health & safety, and food safety regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and lead teams effectively in a fast‑paced production environment.
- Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to drive results against set targets.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster a collaborative work environment.
- Ability to work with cross‑functional teams and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- IT and PC knowledge – able to use widespread functions within relevant software.
- Ability to work alone, or as part of a team with the ability to work quickly and under pressure.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Good understanding of Health and Safety legislation.
- An aptitude to develop new skills.
Benefits
- Matched pension scheme up to 10%
- Death in service
- Cycle to work scheme
- Retailer discount platform
- Staff discount
- And plenty more!
Production Shift Manager in Gateshead employer: Valeo Foods UK
Valeo Foods UK is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where quality and efficiency are paramount. With competitive starting salaries and a strong commitment to employee growth, team members benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities in the thriving food production sector. Located in a vibrant area, employees enjoy a supportive culture that values punctuality and problem-solving skills, making it a rewarding place to build a career.
