Manufacturing Shift Manager

Job description

Manufacturing Shift Manager | FMCG | Stockport

Stockport

£50,000 + Benefits

4-Week Rotating Shift Pattern (Days & Nights)

We’re partnering with a leading UK FMCG manufacturer to recruit a Manufacturing Front Line Manager for a fast-paced, high-performing production environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious people leader who thrives in manufacturing operations and is passionate about safety, continuous improvement and driving team performance.

This role has been designed as a stepping stone to Plant Manager, we are looking for someone who is actively looking to progress to senior leadership over the next couple of years.

The Role

As Manufacturing Shift Manager, you’ll lead, coach and develop operational teams to deliver against key targets across safety, quality, service and cost. You’ll play a pivotal role in creating a positive, high-performance culture while driving operational excellence across the site.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading a strong Safety First culture across production operations

• Driving team performance and accountability

• Coaching and developing operational teams

• Ensuring high product quality and operational efficiency

• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives

• Collaborating cross-functionally to optimise manufacturing performance

✅ What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 3 years’ experience within an FMCG manufacturing environment

• Proven experience leading teams within production/manufacturing

• Strong people management and performance improvement skills

• Passion for coaching, development and continuous improvement

• Manufacturing-related degree advantageous but not essential

Shift Pattern (4 Week Rotation)

Week 1

• Mon–Thurs: Nights

• Fri–Sun: Off

Week 2

• Mon–Wed: Days

• Thurs: Off

• Fri–Sat: Nights

• Sun: Off

Week 3

• Sun: Nights

• Mon–Wed: Off

• Thurs–Sat: Days

Week 4

• Sunday: Days

• Mon–Sat: Off

This averages out across a structured continental-style shift rotation with a strong work/life balance built into the pattern.

If you’re an experienced FMCG leader looking for your next challenge within a highly respected manufacturing business, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Poster - Carl Costigan

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Stockport

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

13-06-2026

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