Evening Shift Manager

Evening Shift Manager

Salary: £14.60 per hour
Hours: 38 hours per week (overtime paid at 1.25x thereafter)
Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday (Friday overtime available if required)
Shift: 16:00 – 02:00
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

Our client is a well-established food manufacturing business operating within a fast-paced production environment.

They are seeking a proactive and hands-on Evening Shift Manager to oversee production operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency targets are consistently achieved.

This role requires someone who can take ownership of the shift, manage teams effectively, and drive performance while maintaining high standards across health & safety, quality, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all food safety and health & safety standards are adhered to at all times
• Report all accidents immediately and support investigations and corrective actions
• Ensure all staff are wearing correct PPE
• Complete safety start-up checks thoroughly
• Maintain GMP and housekeeping standards across the production area

Quality & Production Control

• Ensure all CCP checks and documentation are completed accurately and on time
• Report all quality issues promptly
• Manage and control line KPIs to ensure targets are met
• Ensure correct staffing levels are maintained across production lines
• Check ingredients and packaging availability to meet production schedules

Team & Operational Management

• Manage day-to-day production activities to achieve output targets
• Oversee absence management and report accordingly
• Ensure clear handovers to oncoming teams
• Complete outstanding actions and address production issues proactively

Communication & Continuous Improvement

• Liaise with internal departments including Engineering, Quality, and Logistics
• Raise work orders for Engineering to resolve breakdowns efficiently
• Support NPD trials and site visits
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce non-conformances
• Ensure compliance with company policies and accurate production documentation
• Carry out any additional duties as required by the Shift Supervisor

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment (food industry preferred)
• Experience in a supervisory or team leadership role
• Strong understanding of health & safety and food safety standards
• Experience managing KPIs and production targets
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
• Proactive, reliable, and solution-focused approach

Desirable:

• Experience with metal detection systems
• Experience with checkweighers (weight control systems)
• Experience within chocolate or confectionery production

What’s on Offer

• £14.60 per hour
• 38-hour working week
• Overtime paid at 1.25x
• Monday to Thursday working pattern (with optional Friday overtime)
• Stable evening shift (16:00 – 02:00)
• Opportunity to work within a growing food manufacturing business
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for development