Production Shift Leader in Manchester Area

Job description

Production Shift Leader

Scantec Recruitment are working with a leading Food Manufacturing business in Manchester to assist in finding a Production Shift Leader for their Operations team. This is a well established business supplying high quality food products to a huge range of customers. Great career development opportunities with external management training courses on offer.

Reporting to the Production Shift Manager, your role will focus on providing leadership for the operating teams to deliver established Key Performance Indicators in line with Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and People.

Hours / Shifts:

1x week of Days, followed by 1x week of Nights. (6am - 6pm / 6pm - 6am)

Max of 4x shifts per week, between Sunday and Thursday, with a rota'd day off

(You won't work on a Friday or Saturday)

Production Shift Leader - Summary of role responsibilities:

• Act as a role model, setting the tone for performance, behaviour, and values across your team
• Support staffing plans and optimise manning levels throughout seasonal peaks and troughs
• Oversee team performance across KPIs such as yield, waste, product quality, and line efficiency
• Lead daily huddles, team briefs and handovers to ensure clear communication and alignment
• Champion training and development - mentoring new starters and upskilling your team
• Play a key role in CI initiatives using A3 methodology and structured problem-solving
• Ensure compliance with H&S, Food Safety, and GMP at all times
• Monitor and maintain your teams skills matrix, helping build strong succession planning
• Actively contribute to site environmental and sustainability goals

Ideal skills & experience:

We're seeking an experienced Production Supervisor / Leader with experience in a high-paced manufacturing/production setting (food or FMCG preferred). You'd need to have a proven ability to lead and motivate teams to exceed KPIs and be comfortable with standard work routines and structured CI methodologies.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester Area

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

01-08-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English