Production Shift Manager

Maidstone, Kent
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Production Shift Manager

Full-Time, Permanent

Shifts: Weekly Rotating – 7am–3pm / 3pm–11pm, Monday to Friday

A great opportunity for an experienced Production Supervisor / Shift Manager to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You’ll lead your shift, drive performance, and ensure production targets are met safely and efficiently.

The Role

Reporting to the Production Manager, you’ll oversee all activity on shift — managing people, performance, and compliance. It’s a hands-on leadership role where you’ll be visible on the shop floor, supporting your team and keeping production running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

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Lead your shift to meet daily safety, quality, and production targets.

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Deliver clear, structured handovers between shifts.

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Plan staffing levels and manage attendance/agency labour.

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Coach, support and develop your team to achieve consistent performance.

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Hold daily briefings to communicate priorities and targets.

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Work with Engineering to report issues and minimise downtime.

About You

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Experience as a Production Shift Manager, Supervisor or Team Leader in food, drink, FMCG or similar manufacturing.

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Strong understanding of GMP, HACCP and food safety standards.

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Confident leading teams in a fast-moving production environment.

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Comfortable using systems such as SAGE/ERP and MS Office.

Why Apply?

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Monday–Friday rotating shifts – no weekends.

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Salary increase after 6 months.

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Hands-on leadership role with real influence.

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Strong, stable manufacturer with ongoing investment and development opportunities.

If you’re looking for a shift leadership role where you can genuinely make an impact, apply today to find out more

Job Info
CV-Library logo
Job Title:
Production Shift Manager
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
Maidstone, Kent
Salary:
£40000 - £44000 Per annum
Posted:
Dec 16th 2025
Closes:
Jan 16th 2026
Sector:
Management
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
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