Overview
Shift Manager
Humdinger, Bromborough
Humdinger is looking for an experienced Shift Manager to join our team at the Bromborough site. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to performance, safety, and quality in a fast-paced FMCG food manufacturing environment.
As a Shift Manager, you will be responsible for managing shift operations and supporting the team to achieve targets across performance, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Position Type: Full-time, Permanent
Breaks: 2 x 30 minutes
Hours: 39 hours (rotating shifts, Monday – Friday)
- Monday - Thursday:
- Week 1: 06:00 - 14:00
- Week 2: 14:00 - 22:00
- Week 3: 22:00 - 06:00
- Friday:
- Week 1: 06:00 - 13:00
- Week 2: 13:00 - 20:00
- Week 3: 20:00 - 03:00
Closing date: Wednesday 22nd July 2026
Responsibilities
- Manage a team of approximately 30 operators and 2 supervisors across processing and packing
- Oversee daily operations, including shift handovers, KPI management, and labour planning
- Support the delivery of targets relating to efficiency, output, and service
- Contribute to continuous improvement (CI) activities using Lean methodologies
- Maintain standards in GMP, food safety, quality, and health & safety
- Support team development through training, coaching, and regular communication
Qualifications
- Experience in a Shift Manager, Production Manager, or Operations role within food manufacturing
- Experience supporting or leading teams in a manufacturing environment
- Understanding of performance measures (KPIs) within production or operations
- Knowledge of GMP, food safety, and quality standards
- Exposure to Lean or continuous improvement tools
- A structured and collaborative approach to problem-solving and team engagement
Rewards Benefits
- 25 days holiday entitlement
- 4% employer and 5 % employee pension plan
- Life assurance plan x4 basic salary
- Various salary sacrifice schemes including pension payments, cycle to work and electric car (subject to meeting minimum criteria)
- Healthcare cash plan via paycare (Dental, Optical, Chiropody, Professional Therapy, Counselling) with a value over £400 each year
About Us
At Humdinger, we transform coco, nuts, seeds, fruit, and pulses into delectable snacks and chocolates for both our in-house label and renowned branded ranges. With a robust and continually growing portfolio, we've earned compliments for our commitment to quality and continuous product innovation. You might have enjoyed our products before, perhaps without even realising it!
Application & Interview Process
Please apply online via our careers portal: create your account, upload your CV, and answer all requested questions. You will then be contacted by our Talent Acquisition team and, if progressed, enter a two stage interview process at our Humdinger Bromborough site, including a factory tour and the opportunity to meet the team.
Humdinger is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Please let us know if you require any special arrangements or adjustments to be made for your interview by speaking with the Talent Acquisition team at application stage.
Shift Manager employer: Zertus UK & Ireland
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