Production Shift Manager

Ref: AS8625032

London, England

£40,000

• Permanent
• Food Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement
• Production Leadership

About the candidate

An experienced production professional with a strong background across food manufacturing, including chilled, frozen and snack food environments. They have progressed through hands-on technical and shift leadership roles into production supervision, giving them a solid understanding of day-to-day manufacturing, team performance and operational delivery.

They are a practical, team-focused leader who enjoys fast-paced environments and is confident driving standards around quality, safety, HACCP and efficiency. Now looking for a permanent opportunity, they are available to start in 2 weeks and keen to make an immediate impact while continuing to grow their career.

What makes them great?

• Improved Production Efficiency – Led production teams in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, helping deliver a 15% increase in overall efficiency.
• Reduced Rework – Worked closely with quality teams to maintain HACCP standards and reduce product rework by 20%.
• Hands-On Improvement Mindset – Supported operational improvements and quality inspections, contributing to a 10% reduction in waste.

Areas of expertise

• Food Manufacturing Operations – Experienced in managing production activity within fast-moving food environments, with a strong focus on output, quality and compliance.
• Team Leadership – Confident leading operators on shift, supporting training, performance management and motivation to achieve production targets.
• Lean & Continuous Improvement – Skilled in using KPIs, data analysis and lean principles to identify improvements and reduce waste, rework and inefficiency.