Shift Manager – AM Shift
Location: Redditch
Salary: £41,200 per annum
Employment Status: Permanent, Full-Time
Shift: AM Shift – Monday to Friday, 06:00 – 14:30
Industry: Food Manufacturing
Please note that our client are unable to consider sponsorship for the position, therefore Settled Status, ILR or UK Citizenship is required.
Role Overview
We are recruiting for an experienced Shift Manager to join a growing food manufacturing business on the AM shift.
This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for the day-to-day performance of a production team, ensuring targets are achieved while maintaining high standards of food safety, product quality, Health & Safety and customer service.
The successful candidate will be a confident people manager with previous food manufacturing experience, strong problem-solving abilities and the motivation to drive team performance and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day activities of the production team.
- Plan workloads, allocate resources and ensure production targets are achieved.
- Set clear team objectives and monitor performance against KPIs.
- Provide leadership, guidance, coaching and support to team members.
- Drive team engagement, motivation and performance.
- Identify and resolve operational issues quickly and effectively.
- Support employees with day-to-day concerns and workplace issues.
- Manage team performance and provide constructive feedback.
- Supervise, train and develop team members.
- Promote effective communication across the team and wider business.
- Manage timesheets and time-off requests using the company’s time management system.
- Maintain a positive, collaborative and professional working environment.
- Address interpersonal issues and support effective conflict resolution.
- Promote a strong culture of teamwork, quality and accountability.
- Ensure food safety, product quality and brand integrity standards are maintained.
- Ensure Health & Safety procedures are understood and followed.
- Work closely with other departments to achieve business objectives.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Previous experience within a food manufacturing environment is essential.
- Previous managerial or team leadership experience.
- Proven ability to lead, motivate and manage a team.
- Strong understanding of production targets and KPI management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational and time management abilities.
- Effective decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet demanding targets.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership.
- Good understanding of Health & Safety and food manufacturing standards.
- Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
Personal Attributes
- Self-motivated and proactive.
- Customer-focused.
- Trustworthy and dependable.
- Efficient and organised.
- Confident communicator.
- Positive and supportive leadership style.
- Able to motivate and engage a diverse team.
- Calm and decisive when working under pressure.
- Strong commitment to quality and food safety.
Benefits
- £41,200 per annum.
- 4% company pension contribution.
- Life assurance from day one.
- Access to retailer discounts.
- Wellbeing portal.
- GP hotline.
- Employee of the Month awards.
- Opportunity to join a growing and expanding food manufacturing business.
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Pay: £41,200.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Food Manufacturing: 3 years (required)
- Managerial or Team Leadership: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
