Food Manufacturing jobs in United Kingdom
Shift Manager - Food Manufacturing
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Shift Manager - Food Manufacturing
Job summary
A leading labor recruiting company is seeking a skilled Shift Manager to oversee daily operations in a busy food manufacturing facility in Chalgrove, Oxfordshire. The ideal candidate will lead teams to ensure compliance with food safety standards and drive production performance. Responsibilities include supervising all production activities, coaching team members, and maintaining quality standards. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Proven supervisory or shift lead experience in food manufacturing or similar fast-paced production.
- Strong knowledge of food safety and quality regulations (HACCP, GMP).
- Flexibility to work different shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate all production activities during your shift.
- Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, food safety, and quality standards.
- Lead, coach, and develop team members.
Skills
Manpower is recruiting an experienced Shift Manager to oversee daily operations within a busy food manufacturing facility. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated leader to drive production performance, ensure compliance with food safety standards, and support a high‑performing team located Oxfordshire. Hours of work will be 6.30 am – 2.30 pm or 10.30 pm.
As Shift Manager, you'll take responsibility for production activities across assigned shifts. You'll lead teams to deliver safe, efficient, and high‑quality output, while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and driving continuous improvement.
- Supervise and coordinate all production activities during your shift
- Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, food safety, and quality standards
- Monitor performance metrics (output, downtime, waste, labour efficiency)
- Lead, coach, and develop team members to build a high‑performance culture
- Uphold health & safety standards, investigating incidents promptly
- Conduct shift handovers and maintain accurate production records
- Troubleshoot operational issues and escalates where necessary
- Collaborate with maintenance, quality, warehouse, and other departments
- Manage labour deployment, attendance, and resolve shift‑level issues
- Support audits, inspections, and training sessions
- Lead, coach and oversee 15 – 20 operatives per day
- Proven supervisory or shift lead experience in food manufacturing or similar fast‑paced production
- Strong knowledge of food safety and quality regulations (HACCP, GMP)
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Confidence making decisions under pressure and managing multiple priorities
- Proficiency with production systems and basic IT (Excel, ERP / MES a plus)
- Flexibility to work different shifts, including weekends and holidays
- Own transport is essential due to the location of the factory
Competitive salary and benefits package including 25 days holiday + your birthday off
Opportunity to shape operations in a growing food manufacturing environment
Clear progression pathways and professional development opportunities
Join a supportive team culture with a focus on safety, quality, and performance
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.