Production Shift Manager

Ref: AS2952702

Blackburn, England

£40,000

• Permanent
• Food Manufacturing Leadership
• Continuous Improvement
• Team Development

About the candidate

An experienced production professional with a strong background in food manufacturing, FMCG and high-volume production environments. They bring hands-on experience across operative, team leader and supervisory roles, with a collaborative management style focused on safety, quality and hitting daily production targets.

They are confident leading teams, improving processes and supporting people development in fast-paced settings. Available to start in 2 weeks, they are looking for a permanent opportunity where they can continue driving efficiency, engagement and continuous improvement.

What makes them great?

• Improves Operational Performance: Delivered process improvements that reduced downtime by around 15% and increased production efficiency by around 20%.
• Builds Capable Teams: Developed training programmes that improved team capability and reduced error rates by around 30%.
• Creates A Positive Culture: Promotes collaboration, safety and accountability, helping to improve employee engagement and retention.

Areas of expertise

• Production Leadership: Experienced in overseeing day-to-day production activity, managing operators and keeping busy manufacturing lines running smoothly.
• Health, Safety & Quality: Strong understanding of food safety, quality assurance and health and safety standards within regulated manufacturing environments.
• Team Development: Skilled in coaching teams, improving communication and creating training plans that support performance and reduce errors.