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Night Shift Manager 

The Opportunity

An established and fast-paced manufacturing operation is seeking an experienced Shift Manager to provide frontline leadership across Production, Packing, and Warehouse functions.This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for delivering operational excellence across Health & Safety, Quality, Cost, and Service. You will take ownership of shift performance, ensuring products are manufactured efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards, while driving continuous improvement and team development. If you are a proactive leader who thrives in high-performance environments and enjoys motivating teams to deliver results, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

Responsibilities

Provide effective frontline leadership across production, packing, and warehouse operations during your shift

Ensure all activities are conducted safely and in line with Health & Safety policies and procedures

Deliver products to customer and company quality standards, ensuring “right first time” performance

Maintain high standards of hygiene, housekeeping, and GMP across the facility

Act as the primary escalation point for operational issues during shift

Drive financial performance through effective labour planning, material usage control, and collaboration with support functions

Develop and implement action plans to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance overall performance

Ensure accurate and timely data reporting, utilising SAP or similar systems effectively

Proactively manage labour requirements, ensuring the correct skills and headcount are in place to meet production targets

Lead team briefings and participate in Short Interval Control (SIC) meetings to monitor and improve performance

Manage people matters professionally, including absence management, performance reviews, return-to-work processes, and employee engagement

Promote a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging colleague input and problem-solving

Ensure professional standards of conduct, communication, and brand integrity at all times

What You Will Be Responsible For

All colleagues working within your designated units

Production machinery and operational equipment during shift

Effective use of SAP (or equivalent systems)

Delivery of agreed KPIs relating to safety, labour efficiency, material usage, and service levels

Key Performance Areas

Health & Safety performance, including proactive near-miss management

Right First Time production and quality standards

Labour efficiency and cost control

Material usage and waste reduction

Line efficiency and productivity targets

Absence management and employee retention

Skills development and training compliance

GMP and hygiene standards

About You

Proven experience in a manufacturing or production leadership role

Strong understanding of operational KPIs and continuous improvement

Experience using SAP or similar production/ERP systems

Confident managing teams and addressing people-related challenges

Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills

Able to lead by example and drive performance on shift

What’s On Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package

Leadership role with real operational impact

Opportunity to develop teams and influence site performance

Career progression within a stable and growing manufacturing environment

Ongoing training and professional development