Production Manager

Overview:

A Shift Manager in food manufacturing supports the Production Manager in overseeing daily manufacturing operations to ensure products are made safely, efficiently, on time, and within quality standards.

1. Production Operations

· Supervise daily production activities on the floor.

· Ensure production targets (volume, OEE, yield, efficiency) are met.

· Monitor workflow and adjust schedules as needed.

· Reduce downtime and improve productivity.

2. Food Safety & Quality Compliance

· Ensure compliance with:

o HACCP

o GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)

o FDA / local food regulations

o ISO / FSSC standards (if applicable)

o Monitor hygiene, sanitation, and CCPs (Critical Control Points)

o Coordinate with Quality Assurance teams

3. Team Management

· Supervise line leaders and production staff and Dispatch Operations.

· Conduct shift briefings.

· Train employees on SOPs and safety procedures.

· Handle attendance, discipline, and performance issues.

4. Inventory & Materials Control

· Coordinate raw material availability.

· Minimise waste and product loss.

· Monitor packaging material usage.

· Ensure outload of materials are conducted in a timely manner to achieve on time in full KPIs.

5. Equipment & Maintenance

· Ensure machinery is operating properly.

· Coordinate preventive maintenance.

· Report breakdowns and reduce production delays.

· Report shortages predicted to enable this to be managed with customers.

6. Reporting & Documentation

· Maintain production reports.

· Track KPIs (OEE, yield, downtime, OTIS, waste).

· Prepare daily/weekly performance summaries.

· Manage 121s for direct line reports.

Required Skills

· Knowledge of food safety regulations.

· Leadership & people management.

· Problem-solving under pressure.

· Understanding of production & dispatch planning.

· Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.

· Good communication skills.

Educational Background

· Bachelor’s degree in Food Science

· Food Technology

· Industrial Engineering

· Manufacturing/Production Engineering

· 3–5 years experience in food manufacturing and Dispatch Operations.

working rotational shifts

• 08.00 - 17.00
• 15.00 - 12.00 / 13.00 -

Pay: £50,000.00-£52,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person