Shift Manager Nights

Wetherby DOE Permanent 6pm-6am

We are recruiting for an experienced Shift Manager to take ownership of a permanent night shift within an established food manufacturing business in Wetherby.

Hours: 6pm-6am

Fixed Panama pattern:

Week 1: Monday Tuesday Friday Saturday Sunday
Week 2: Wednesday and Thursday

Reporting to the Operations Manager you will lead up to 6 Line Leaders and 25 Operatives with responsibility for the safe and efficient running of the night operation.

Key responsibilities:

• Take ownership of the night shift operation

• Lead develop and manage Line Leaders and Operatives

• Deliver production plans and address issues affecting performance

• Maintain food safety quality GMP and health & safety standards

• Manage labour availability and resource allocation

• Monitor operational and production KPIs

• Identify training needs and develop team capability

• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions

• Drive continuous improvement across processes equipment and working practices

What were looking for:

• Shift Manager Production Manager or similar manufacturing leadership experience

• Food manufacturing experience preferred

• Strong people leadership and performance management skills

• Confidence making decisions and taking ownership of the shift

• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience

• RCA and hazard analysis knowledge

• IOSH or equivalent

• HACCP Food Safety and Allergen Awareness

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced manufacturing leader who is comfortable taking full ownership of a busy night operation and balancing people leadership with safety quality and production performance.

Salary: depending on experience.