Shift Manager (Private Label Nutrition) THG Manufacturing

About THG

We are THG a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition.

Our portfolio of leading retailers and brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC Myprotein ESPA Perricone MD and Cult Beauty form our two core businesses: THG Beauty and THG Nutrition.

With us youll go further faster. What are you waiting for

Location: Amy Johnson Court Amy Johnson Way Blackpool FY4 2RP

About THG Nutrition Manufacturing

THG Manufacturing is the powerhouse behind some of the worlds most recognisable nutrition and wellness brands including Myprotein Myvegan & Myvitamins. As part of THG Nutrition our purpose-built state-of-the-art facilities enable us to control every step of the product journey from concept and formulation to manufacturing packing and distribution.

With vertically integrated operations we combine innovation quality and scale to produce industry-leading health and wellness products including powders capsules tablets snacks and bars. Our in-house capabilities give us the agility to respond to trends quickly deliver consistently for our customers and lead the way in a fast-paced global industry.

Our mission is to empower healthier lives worldwide and THG Manufacturing plays a critical role in making that possible. Whether its developing the next best-selling protein bar or ensuring world-class production standards our teams are driven by purpose powered by technology and united by values that break boundaries and push the industry forward.

Its a truly exciting time to be part of THG Manufacturing and were always on the lookout for passionate talented individuals to help shape the future of Nutrition.

About the Role

The Shift Manager is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and performance of a production shift within the THG Blackpool manufacturing site producing tablets and capsules across a 2-shift operation (MF).

This role focuses on delivering safe efficient and compliant operations while driving performance against production targets and embedding consistent ways of working. The Shift Manager will act as a hands-on visible leader on shift working closely with operators to ensure output quality and safety standards are met.

Working under the guidance of the Site Manager the role will also support continuous improvement initiatives and team capability development helping to stabilise and enhance site performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a developing manufacturing leader looking to progress within a fast-paced regulated production environment.

As a Shift Manager in Blackpool you will:

1. Shift Leadership & Operational Delivery

• Lead and coordinate all production activities during the shift to deliver the production plan safely and efficiently.
• Take accountability for shift performance across safety quality delivery and cost.
• Act as a visible shop floor-based leader setting standards and driving accountability.
• Ensure effective deployment of labour materials and equipment.
• Drive performance against key KPIs (output efficiency downtime waste labour utilisation).

1. Health Safety & Compliance

• Ensure a safe working environment is maintained at all times during the shift.
• Enforce adherence to GMP and site compliance standards maintaining audit readiness.
• Conduct shift-based safety checks briefings and incident follow-up.
• Promote a strong practical safety culture through daily behaviours and engagement.

1. Quality & Production Standards

• Ensure all production activities meet required quality standards and specifications.
• Support investigations (RCA) deviations and CAPA activities.
• Drive improvements in right-first-time reducing waste and rework.
• Escalate quality issues in a timely and structured manner.

1. People Leadership & Development

• Lead coach and develop a team of 515 operators.
• Set clear expectations monitor performance and provide regular feedback.
• Support training onboarding and skill development across the shift team.
• Drive engagement and foster a positive accountable team culture.

1. Equipment & Process Performance

• Work closely with engineering support to ensure equipment reliability.
• Support delivery of basic asset care and preventative maintenance activities.
• Identify and respond to downtime issues escalating where required.
• Drive adherence to standard operating procedures and process consistency.

1. Cost Control & Efficiency

• Support effective management of labour and materials within the shift.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Ensure performance improvements do not compromise safety or quality.

1. Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement practical shift-level improvements to enhance performance.
• Support wider site improvement initiatives led by the Site Manager or central teams.
• Encourage problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset within the team.

1. Communication & Reporting

• Provide clear handovers between shifts ensuring continuity of operations.
• Report shift performance issues and risks to the Site Manager.
• Ensure effective communication across functions (Quality Engineering Planning).

What skills and experience do I need for this role

Essential

• Experience in a manufacturing or production leadership role (e.g. Team Leader Supervisor Shift Manager).
• Experience working in a regulated environment (GMP food pharma nutraceutical or similar).
• Proven ability to manage teams and deliver against production targets.
• Hands-on leadership style with strong shop floor presence.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced shift-based environment.

Desirable

• Experience in tablet capsule or food manufacturing.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement tools.
• Understanding of performance metrics such as OEE waste and efficiency.

Whats in it for me

Career Development

• Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team.
• Develop yourexpertisethrough our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider.

Enhanced Leave

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Dontwant to work on your birthday Wedonteither! Enjoy your day off on us!
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay depending on length of service.
• Up to 10 days compassionate leave.
• Buy back up to 3 days each year.
• Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12 months

Wellbeing Support

• Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP.
• Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa.
• State-of-the-arton-site gym.
• Access to our on-site physio.

Other Perks

• Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.
• Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands.
• On-site staff shop.
• Access to on-site barber.
• Know someone who would be perfect for THG Refer them and get up to 1000 when they pass their probation.
• Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service.
• We are an equal opportunities employer.

Werecommitted to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that allows everyone tothrive andstrongly encourage all candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply.

Please emailif yourequireanyadditionalsupport or need to make any adjustments to our recruitment process. Youdontneed todiscloseyour disability or condition; you just need to let us know what support you need or changes you need to make. Ifyourenot sure we can work with you to explore the available options.

THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you havent heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further.